Williamsburg, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52361
Iowa County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,527
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,992
- Median income Below-median income area
- $211,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Williamsburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52361 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 52361 (Williamsburg, IA) rose +12.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.7 in 2023 to 209.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52361 covers 330.4 square miles in Williamsburg, Iowa County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,527 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52361 reports a modest median household income of $60,992 (20% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,998. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $211,200 (20% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 66.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $680.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Iowa County, so 52361 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 52361
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williamsburg, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52361.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Construction 18
Construction
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 13
Accommodation and food services
13 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 52361, Williamsburg, 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
4,527
Population
330.4
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52361?
39.9
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
0.4%
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?
$60,992
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$41,998
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52361 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Williamsburg, 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)
$60,992 19th percentile higher than 19% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,041housing units
2,041
Total Housing Units
2,015
Occupied Units
26
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,200
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$680
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
+12.1%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52361 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 156 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 168 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 184 |
| 2023 | +1.5% | 187 |
| 2024 | +12.1% | 209 |
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 182 business establishments in ZIP 52361, employing approximately 2,820 people with a combined annual payroll of $151,694,000.
182
Businesses
2,820
Employees
$151.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 49 | 26.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 18 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.2% |
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 52361 vs 52220 →
ZIP 52361 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52361
Williamsburg (52361)
4,527 residents
- 52301
Marengo (52301)
3,873 residents
- 52316 1,659
North English (52316)
1,659 residents
- 52325 873
Parnell (52325)
873 residents
- 52236 592
Homestead (52236)
592 residents
- 52334 311
South Amana (52334)
311 residents
- 52220 237
Conroy (52220)
237 residents
- 52308 132
Millersburg (52308)
132 residents
- 52307 90
Middle Amana (52307)
90 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52361 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52361 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52236
Homestead (52236)
$87,958 median income
- 52308
Millersburg (52308)
$79,688 median income
- 52325
Parnell (52325)
$75,714 median income
- 52301
Marengo (52301)
$70,150 median income
- 52361
Williamsburg (52361)
$60,992 median income
- 52316
North English (52316)
$60,768 median income
- 52307
Middle Amana (52307)
$43,388 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52361 ranks #5 of 7 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 52361, 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 (4,527 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 52361 in?
ZIP code 52361 (Williamsburg) is located in Iowa County, Iowa. Iowa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iowa-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52361?
ZIP code 52361 in Williamsburg, IA has a population of 4,527 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52361?
The median household income in ZIP 52361 is $60,992, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52361?
The median home value in ZIP 52361 is $211,200, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52361?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52361 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52361?
ZIP code 52361 has 182 business establishments employing approximately 2,820 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52361?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52361 are: Retail trade (49), Other services (except public administration) (26), Health care and social assistance (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52361?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52361 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 52361?
In ZIP code 52361, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.0% 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 52361?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52361 is 21.4 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 52361?
In ZIP code 52361, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52361?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52361 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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