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Washington, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52353

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

9,173
23/sq mi
$63,047
Median income
$160,500
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52353 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52353 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 395.4 square miles in Washington, Washington County, Iowa. The area is home to 9,173 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 52353 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52353 sits at $63,047 (18% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $36,884. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $160,500 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $969 per month, and 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52353 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 52353 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 52353

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52353.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52353, Washington, 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

9,173

Population

395.4

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52353?

40.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$63,047

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$36,884

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52353 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,047 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,200

Total Housing Units

3,860

Occupied Units

340

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$160,500

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$969

Median Rent

1955

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

+14.4%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52353 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 147
2021 +16.2% 171
2022 +7.2% 183
2023 +3.2% 189
2024 +14.4% 216

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 341 business establishments in ZIP 52353, employing approximately 3,439 people with a combined annual payroll of $161,267,000.

341

Businesses

3,439

Employees

$161.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 54 15.8%
Retail trade 42 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 42 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 34 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 27 7.9%
Finance and insurance 26 7.6%
Wholesale trade 21 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 16 4.7%
Manufacturing 14 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.4%
Information 7 2.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 2.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.9%
Educational services 3 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 52353 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 52353 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 52353 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 52353 ranks #2 of 3 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
52359 West Chester, IA 279 6.4 mi
52540 Brighton, IA 1,420 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

52247 standard
Kalona, IA
Pop: 5,645
52327 standard
Riverside, IA
Pop: 3,012
52356 standard
Wellman, IA
Pop: 2,656
52540 standard
Brighton, IA
Pop: 1,420
52201 standard
Ainsworth, IA
Pop: 1,267
52585 standard
Richland, IA
Pop: 988

Related Areas

Washington County Washington, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52353 in? ▼
ZIP code 52353 (Washington) is located in Washington County, Iowa. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52353? ▼
ZIP code 52353 in Washington, IA has a population of 9,173 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52353? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52353 is $63,047, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52353? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52353 is $160,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52353? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52353 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52353? ▼
ZIP code 52353 has 341 business establishments employing approximately 3,439 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52353? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52353 are: Construction (54), Retail trade (42), Health care and social assistance (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52353? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52353 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 52353? ▼
In ZIP code 52353, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 52353? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52353 is 19.2 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 52353? ▼
In ZIP code 52353, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52353? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52353 is 11.8% 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 Washington, 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.

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