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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
$91,686
Median income
$240,300
Median home value
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 52358 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 200.7 square miles in West Branch, Cedar County, Iowa. The area is home to 3,733 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 52358 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52358 sits at $91,686 (20% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $45,472. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $240,300 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,092 per month, and 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52358 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cedar County, so you can benchmark 52358 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 52358

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52358.

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 52358, West Branch, 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

3,733

Population

200.7

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52358?

39.5

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

$45,472

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52358 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,686 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

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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,725

Total Housing Units

1,488

Occupied Units

237

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$240,300

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
52776 West Liberty, IA 4,947 8.6 mi

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Related Areas

Cedar County West Branch, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for West Branch, 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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