Cedar Rapids, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52401
Linn County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,017
- 657/sq mi High-density area
- $35,060
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 32.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cedar Rapids pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 657
- people per sq mi
- 10%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52401 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52401 covers 3.1 square miles in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,017 residents on file, a density of 657 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52401 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,060 (54% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,890. The poverty rate is 31.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $157,100 (11% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $778; 9.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Linn County, so 52401 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 52401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar Rapids, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52401.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
94 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 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 52401, Cedar Rapids, 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
2,017
Population
3.1
Area (sq mi)
657
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52401?
34.4
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
7.8%
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?
$35,060
Median Household Income
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$30,890
Per Capita Income
31.8%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52401 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Cedar Rapids, 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)
$35,060 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
1,497housing units
1,497
Total Housing Units
1,339
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
1.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,100
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$778
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 470 business establishments in ZIP 52401, employing approximately 11,185 people with a combined annual payroll of $860,176,000.
470
Businesses
11,185
Employees
$860.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 94 | 20.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 76 | 16.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 6.8% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 5.3% |
| Information | 25 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
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 52401 vs 52402 →
ZIP 52401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52402
Cedar Rapids (52402)
40,149 residents
- 52404
Cedar Rapids (52404)
37,796 residents
- 52302
Marion (52302)
36,980 residents
- 52403
Cedar Rapids (52403)
23,673 residents
- 52405
Cedar Rapids (52405)
23,621 residents
- 52233 6,981
Hiawatha (52233)
6,981 residents
- 52411 6,896
Cedar Rapids (52411)
6,896 residents
- 52338 3,283
Swisher (52338)
3,283 residents
- 52328 2,826
Robins (52328)
2,826 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52401 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52411
Cedar Rapids (52411)
$170,491 median income
- 52328
Robins (52328)
$125,347 median income
- 52227
Ely (52227)
$120,230 median income
- 52338
Swisher (52338)
$119,605 median income
- 52302
Marion (52302)
$87,983 median income
- 52403
Cedar Rapids (52403)
$74,703 median income
- 52402
Cedar Rapids (52402)
$73,439 median income
- 52405
Cedar Rapids (52405)
$70,123 median income
- 52233 $65,575
Hiawatha (52233)
$65,575 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52401 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52402 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 40,149 | 3.3 mi |
| 52403 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 23,673 | 4.0 mi |
| 52404 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 37,796 | 4.0 mi |
| 52405 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 23,621 | 4.6 mi |
| 52233 | Hiawatha, IA | 6,981 | 5.1 mi |
| 52328 | Robins, IA | 2,826 | 6.7 mi |
| 52411 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 6,896 | 6.3 mi |
| 52227 | Ely, IA | 2,461 | 7.2 mi |
| 52302 | Marion, IA | 36,980 | 7.7 mi |
| 52338 | Swisher, IA | 3,283 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52401, 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 (2,017 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 52401 in?
ZIP code 52401 (Cedar Rapids) is located in Linn County, Iowa. Linn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/linn-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52401?
ZIP code 52401 in Cedar Rapids, IA has a population of 2,017 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52401?
The median household income in ZIP 52401 is $35,060, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52401?
The median home value in ZIP 52401 is $157,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52401 is White at 68.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52401?
ZIP code 52401 has 470 business establishments employing approximately 11,185 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52401 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (94), Finance and insurance (76), Accommodation and food services (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52401?
In ZIP code 52401, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% 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 52401?
In ZIP code 52401, approximately 9.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 90.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52401 is 31.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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