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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
$61,870
Median income
$168,600
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th 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.

ZIP code 52404 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 142.1 square miles in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. The area is home to 37,796 residents, producing a population density of 266 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 52404 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52404 sits at $61,870 (19% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $34,126. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $168,600 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $916 per month, and 66.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52404 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 52404 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 52404

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52404.

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 52404, 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

37,796

Population

142.1

Area (sq mi)

266

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52404?

33.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 75.1%
African American 12.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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

$34,126

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52404 ranks nationally

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

$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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

20,169

Total Housing Units

18,170

Occupied Units

1,999

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.1%
Renter 33.9%

$168,600

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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

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ZIP 52404 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 52404 ranks #2 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 52404 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 52404 ranks #null 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Linn County

52402 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 40,149
52302 standard
Marion, IA
Pop: 36,980
52403 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 23,673
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 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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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.
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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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