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 Moderate-density area
- $63,047
- Median income Near-median income area
- $160,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52353 (Washington, IA) rose +14.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.2 in 2023 to 216.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52353 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, Washington County, Iowa, home to 9,173 residents across 395.4 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52353 reports a modest median household income of $63,047 (18% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,884. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $160,500 (9% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $969; 67.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 52353 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 52353
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52353.
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
32 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 52353, Washington, 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
9,173
Population
395.4
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52353?
40.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
4.2%
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?
$63,047
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$36,884
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52353 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Washington, 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)
$63,047 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
4,200housing units
4,200
Total Housing Units
3,860
Occupied Units
340
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,500
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52353 vs 52359 →
ZIP 52353 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52353
Washington (52353)
9,173 residents
- 52540 1,420
Brighton (52540)
1,420 residents
- 52359 279
West Chester (52359)
279 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52353 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52353 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52359
West Chester (52359)
$67,727 median income
- 52353
Washington (52353)
$63,047 median income
- 52540
Brighton (52540)
$55,000 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52353, 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 (9,173 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 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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