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Walker, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52352

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

2,025
10/sq mi
$92,321
Median income
$231,300
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Walker pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52352 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52352 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 202.5 square miles in Walker, Benton County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,025 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 52352 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52352 sits at $92,321 (21% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $36,260. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $231,300 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $864 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52352 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Benton County, so you can benchmark 52352 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52352, Walker, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,025

Population

202.5

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52352?

40.8

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$92,321

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$36,260

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52352 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,321 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

743

Total Housing Units

669

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$231,300

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$864

Median Rent

1977

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

+26.6%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52352 have increased 26.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.5% 157
2020 +1.4% 160
2021 +10.6% 176
2022 +26.6% 223
2024 — 188

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 14 business establishments in ZIP 52352, employing approximately 118 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,100,000.

14

Businesses

118

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 35.7%
Construction 3 21.4%

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 52352 vs 52213 →

ZIP 52352 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 52352 ranks #2 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 52352 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 52352 ranks #4 of 6 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
52213 Center Point, IA 4,340 6.2 mi
52326 Quasqueton, IA 547 7.1 mi
52329 Rowley, IA 803 6.3 mi
52345 Urbana, IA 1,468 7.0 mi
52202 Alburnett, IA 1,152 11.4 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
52332 standard
Shellsburg, IA
Pop: 2,006
52345 standard
Urbana, IA
Pop: 1,468
52351 standard
Walford, IA
Pop: 1,455

Related Areas

Benton County Walker, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52352 in? ▼
ZIP code 52352 (Walker) 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 52352? ▼
ZIP code 52352 in Walker, IA has a population of 2,025 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52352? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52352 is $92,321, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52352? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52352 is $231,300, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52352? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52352 is White at 93.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52352? ▼
ZIP code 52352 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52352? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52352 increased by 26.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 52352? ▼
In ZIP code 52352, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 52352? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52352 is 22.4 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 52352? ▼
In ZIP code 52352, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52352? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52352 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Walker, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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