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Cedar Rapids, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52403

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

23,673
348/sq mi
$74,703
Median income
$206,900
Median home value
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cedar Rapids pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
348
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52403 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.0 square miles in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. The area is home to 23,673 residents, producing a population density of 348 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 52403 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52403 sits at $74,703 (2% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $52,030. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $206,900 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $870 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52403 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 52403 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 52403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52403.

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 52403, Cedar Rapids, 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

23,673

Population

68.0

Area (sq mi)

348

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52403?

45.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 85.6%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
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?

$74,703

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$52,030

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

18.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52403 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,703 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,723

Total Housing Units

9,875

Occupied Units

848

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$206,900

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$870

Median Rent

1959

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52403 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 142
2021 +8.0% 153
2022 +9.9% 169
2023 +7.7% 182
2024 +2.9% 187

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 382 business establishments in ZIP 52403, employing approximately 7,607 people with a combined annual payroll of $432,750,000.

382

Businesses

7,607

Employees

$432.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 83 21.7%
Retail trade 45 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 41 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 9.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 28 7.3%
Construction 27 7.1%
Finance and insurance 17 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.5%
Wholesale trade 13 3.4%
Manufacturing 10 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.6%
Information 5 1.3%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.1%

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 52403 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 52403 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 52403 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 52403 ranks #7 of 9 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
52401 Cedar Rapids, IA 2,017 4.0 mi
52227 Ely, IA 2,461 4.8 mi
52302 Marion, IA 36,980 6.7 mi
52402 Cedar Rapids, IA 40,149 5.5 mi
52404 Cedar Rapids, IA 37,796 6.6 mi
52314 Mount Vernon, IA 5,865 7.2 mi
52233 Hiawatha, IA 6,981 7.7 mi
52328 Robins, IA 2,826 8.4 mi
52411 Cedar Rapids, IA 6,896 9.5 mi
52336 Springville, IA 2,363 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Linn County

52402 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 40,149
52404 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 37,796
52302 standard
Marion, IA
Pop: 36,980
52405 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 23,621
52233 standard
Hiawatha, IA
Pop: 6,981
52411 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 6,896

Related Areas

Linn County Cedar Rapids, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52403 in? ▼
ZIP code 52403 (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 52403? ▼
ZIP code 52403 in Cedar Rapids, IA has a population of 23,673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52403 is $74,703, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52403 is $206,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52403 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52403? ▼
ZIP code 52403 has 382 business establishments employing approximately 7,607 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52403? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52403 are: Health care and social assistance (83), Retail trade (45), Other services (except public administration) (41). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52403? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52403 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 52403? ▼
In ZIP code 52403, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% 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 52403? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52403 is 18.0 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 52403? ▼
In ZIP code 52403, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52403 is 7.4% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA

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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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