Vinton, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52349
Benton County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,643
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,314
- Median income Near-median income area
- $181,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vinton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52349 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52349 (Vinton, IA) fell -4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.2 in 2023 to 197.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52349 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vinton, Benton County, Iowa, home to 7,643 residents across 380.2 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52349 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,314 (7% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,121. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $181,200 (3% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $850; 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Benton County, so 52349 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 52349
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vinton, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52349.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
15 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52349, Vinton, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,643
Population
380.2
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52349?
45.4
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$71,314
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$41,121
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52349 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Vinton, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,314 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,650housing units
3,650
Total Housing Units
3,304
Occupied Units
346
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$181,200
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$850
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52349 have decreased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 156 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 174 |
| 2022 | +7.2% | 186 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 207 |
| 2024 | -4.6% | 198 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 185 business establishments in ZIP 52349, employing approximately 1,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,504,000.
185
Businesses
1,569
Employees
$63.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 32 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 17.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 17 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Information | 5 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52349 vs 52345 →
ZIP 52349 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52349
Vinton (52349)
7,643 residents
- 52332 2,006
Shellsburg (52332)
2,006 residents
- 52345 1,468
Urbana (52345)
1,468 residents
- 52313 397
Mount Auburn (52313)
397 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52349 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52349 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52345
Urbana (52345)
$115,179 median income
- 52332
Shellsburg (52332)
$92,708 median income
- 52313
Mount Auburn (52313)
$91,146 median income
- 52349
Vinton (52349)
$71,314 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52349 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52349, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,643 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 52349 in?
ZIP code 52349 (Vinton) is located in Benton County, Iowa. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52349?
ZIP code 52349 in Vinton, IA has a population of 7,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52349?
The median household income in ZIP 52349 is $71,314, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52349?
The median home value in ZIP 52349 is $181,200, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52349?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52349 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52349?
ZIP code 52349 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 1,569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52349?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52349 are: Retail trade (32), Health care and social assistance (32), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52349?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52349 decreased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52349?
In ZIP code 52349, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 52349?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52349 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52349?
In ZIP code 52349, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52349?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52349 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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