West Branch, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52358
Cedar County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,733
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,686
- Median income Above-median income area
- $240,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Branch pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52358 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 52358 (West Branch, IA) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.2 in 2023 to 206.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52358 covers 200.7 square miles in West Branch, Cedar County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,733 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52358 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,686 (20% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,472. The poverty rate is 4.7%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $240,300 (37% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 84.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,092.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cedar County, so 52358 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 52358
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Branch, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52358.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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 52358, West Branch, 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
3,733
Population
200.7
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52358?
39.5
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
0.7%
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?
$91,686
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$45,472
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52358 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
West Branch, 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)
$91,686 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
1,725housing units
1,725
Total Housing Units
1,488
Occupied Units
237
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,300
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,092
Median Rent
1978
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52358 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | – | 152 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 168 |
| 2022 | -1.1% | 166 |
| 2023 | +15.8% | 192 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 206 |
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 82 business establishments in ZIP 52358, employing approximately 1,268 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,793,000.
82
Businesses
1,268
Employees
$56.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.7% |
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 52358 vs 52776 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52776 | West Liberty, IA | 4,947 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52358, 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 (3,733 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 52358 in?
ZIP code 52358 (West Branch) is located in Cedar County, Iowa. Cedar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cedar-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52358?
ZIP code 52358 in West Branch, IA has a population of 3,733 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52358?
The median household income in ZIP 52358 is $91,686, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52358?
The median home value in ZIP 52358 is $240,300, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52358?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52358 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52358?
ZIP code 52358 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 1,268 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52358?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52358 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52358?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52358 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 52358?
In ZIP code 52358, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% 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 52358?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52358 is 24.6 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 52358?
In ZIP code 52358, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52358?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52358 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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