Cedar Rapids, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52404
Linn County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,796
- 266/sq mi High-density area
- $61,870
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cedar Rapids pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 266
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52404 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 52404 (Cedar Rapids, IA) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.6 in 2023 to 190.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52404 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, with 37,796 residents across 142.1 square miles, a density of 266 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52404 reports a modest median household income of $61,870 (19% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,126. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,600 (4% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $916; 66.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Linn County, so 52404 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 52404
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar Rapids, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52404.
- Construction
Construction
152 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
151 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
137 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
127 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
109 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 52404, 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
37,796
Population
142.1
Area (sq mi)
266
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52404?
33.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
9.4%
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?
$61,870
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$34,126
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52404 ranks nationally
Cedar Rapids, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,870 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,169housing units
20,169
Total Housing Units
18,170
Occupied Units
1,999
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,600
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$916
Median Rent
1983
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52404 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 143 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 155 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 170 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 185 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 190 |
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 1,262 business establishments in ZIP 52404, employing approximately 33,460 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,816,492,000.
1,262
Businesses
33,460
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 152 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 151 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 137 | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 127 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 109 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 102 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 89 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 83 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 65 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 4.4% |
| Information | 23 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
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 52404 vs 52401 →
ZIP 52404 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
- 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
- 52228 2,772
Fairfax (52228)
2,772 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52404 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52404 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
- 52228
Fairfax (52228)
$118,125 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 52404 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52401 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2,017 | 4.0 mi |
| 52338 | Swisher, IA | 3,283 | 6.6 mi |
| 52405 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 23,621 | 5.1 mi |
| 52228 | Fairfax, IA | 2,772 | 5.2 mi |
| 52233 | Hiawatha, IA | 6,981 | 8.5 mi |
| 52402 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 40,149 | 7.1 mi |
| 52227 | Ely, IA | 2,461 | 7.0 mi |
| 52403 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 23,673 | 6.6 mi |
| 52411 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 6,896 | 9.0 mi |
| 52328 | Robins, IA | 2,826 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52404, 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 (37,796 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 52404 in?
ZIP code 52404 (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 52404?
ZIP code 52404 in Cedar Rapids, IA has a population of 37,796 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52404?
The median household income in ZIP 52404 is $61,870, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52404?
The median home value in ZIP 52404 is $168,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52404?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52404 is White at 75.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52404?
ZIP code 52404 has 1,262 business establishments employing approximately 33,460 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52404?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52404 are: Construction (152), Retail trade (151), Accommodation and food services (137). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52404?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52404 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 52404?
In ZIP code 52404, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 52404?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52404 is 20.0 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 52404?
In ZIP code 52404, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52404?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52404 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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