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Wyoming, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52362

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

1,041
7/sq mi
$72,583
Median income
$135,800
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wyoming pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52362 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52362 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wyoming, Jones County, Iowa, home to just 1,041 residents across 157.7 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52362 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,583 (5% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $38,017. Poverty here runs at 16.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.5%. Median home value sits at $135,800 (23% below the state average), median rent at $930 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 52362, plus 6 more within Jones County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 52362

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wyoming, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52362.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52362, Wyoming, 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

1,041

Population

157.7

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52362?

47.6

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$72,583

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$38,017

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52362 ranks nationally

Wyoming, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,583 Top 49% higher than 51% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

437

Total Housing Units

383

Occupied Units

54

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.9%
Renter 9.1%

$135,800

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$930

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 52362, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,985,000.

30

Businesses

156

Employees

$6.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 7 23.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 16.7%
Construction 3 10.0%
Retail trade 3 10.0%

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 52362 vs 52321 →

ZIP 52362 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 52362 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 52362 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 52362 ranks #3 of 5 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
52321 Onslow, IA 404 5.7 mi
52323 Oxford Junction, IA 867 5.9 mi
52212 Center Junction, IA 285 5.4 mi
52309 Monmouth, IA 397 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jones County

52205 standard
Anamosa, IA
Pop: 8,682
52310 standard
Monticello, IA
Pop: 6,431
52320 standard
Olin, IA
Pop: 1,203
52323 standard
Oxford Junction, IA
Pop: 867
52305 standard
Martelle, IA
Pop: 629
52321 standard
Onslow, IA
Pop: 404

Related Areas

Jones County Wyoming, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52362 in? ▼
ZIP code 52362 (Wyoming) is located in Jones County, Iowa. Jones County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jones-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52362? ▼
ZIP code 52362 in Wyoming, IA has a population of 1,041 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52362? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52362 is $72,583, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52362? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52362 is $135,800, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52362? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52362 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52362? ▼
ZIP code 52362 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52362? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52362 are: Transportation and warehousing (7), Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52362? ▼
In ZIP code 52362, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52362? ▼
In ZIP code 52362, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52362? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52362 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.