PlainZIP

Walford, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52351

Benton County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,455
681/sq mi
$128,750
Median income
$303,000
Median home value
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Walford pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
681
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52351 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52351 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walford, Benton County, Iowa, home to just 1,455 residents across 2.1 square miles, a density of 681 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52351 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,750 (68% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $44,829. Poverty here runs at 1.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.8%. Median home value sits at $303,000 (73% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 52351, plus 6 more within Benton County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 52351

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walford, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52351.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 52351, Walford, 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

1,455

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

681

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52351?

37.0

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$128,750

Median Household Income

+68% vs state

$44,829

Per Capita Income

1.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52351 ranks nationally

Walford, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$128,750 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

468

Total Housing Units

440

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$303,000

Median Home Value

+73% vs state

1994

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

-7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52351 have decreased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 141
2021 +5.3% 149
2022 +10.8% 165
2023 +16.5% 192
2024 -7.2% 178

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 31 business establishments in ZIP 52351, employing approximately 254 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,207,000.

31

Businesses

254

Employees

$14.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 32.3%
Wholesale trade 4 12.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 9.7%

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 52351 vs 52228 →

ZIP 52351 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52351 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 52351 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 52351 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
52228 Fairfax, IA 2,772 2.7 mi
52318 Norway, IA 1,033 3.2 mi
52203 Amana, IA 1,932 5.3 mi
52307 Middle Amana, IA 90 6.8 mi
52206 Atkins, IA 2,303 8.3 mi
52338 Swisher, IA 3,283 7.2 mi
52404 Cedar Rapids, IA 37,796 7.7 mi
52236 Homestead, IA 592 10.3 mi
52405 Cedar Rapids, IA 23,621 8.7 mi
52334 South Amana, IA 311 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Benton County

52349 standard
Vinton, IA
Pop: 7,643
52208 standard
Belle Plaine, IA
Pop: 3,153
52206 standard
Atkins, IA
Pop: 2,303
52352 standard
Walker, IA
Pop: 2,025
52332 standard
Shellsburg, IA
Pop: 2,006
52345 standard
Urbana, IA
Pop: 1,468

Related Areas

Benton County Walford, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52351 in? ▼
ZIP code 52351 (Walford) 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 52351? ▼
ZIP code 52351 in Walford, IA has a population of 1,455 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52351? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52351 is $128,750, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52351? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52351 is $303,000, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52351? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52351 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52351? ▼
ZIP code 52351 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52351? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52351 are: Construction (10), Wholesale trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52351? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52351 decreased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 52351? ▼
In ZIP code 52351, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 52351? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52351 is 24.0 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 52351? ▼
In ZIP code 52351, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52351? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52351 is 1.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.