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Cedar Rapids, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52405

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

23,621
625/sq mi
$70,123
Median income
$185,500
Median home value
25.1%
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.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
625
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52405 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52405 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, with 23,621 residents across 37.8 square miles, a density of 625 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52405 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,123 (8% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $41,151. Local economic indicators show a 12.8% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $185,500 for a typical home value (6% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,087 a month; 73.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Linn County, letting you compare 52405 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 52405

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar Rapids, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52405.

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 52405, 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

23,621

Population

37.8

Area (sq mi)

625

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52405?

40.7

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.3%
African American 8.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$70,123

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$41,151

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52405 ranks nationally

Cedar Rapids, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,123 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,397

Total Housing Units

11,532

Occupied Units

865

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$185,500

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,087

Median Rent

1971

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52405 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 141
2021 +8.3% 153
2022 +9.9% 168
2023 +8.0% 182
2024 +4.0% 189

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 276 business establishments in ZIP 52405, employing approximately 3,146 people with a combined annual payroll of $112,805,000.

276

Businesses

3,146

Employees

$112.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 41 14.9%
Retail trade 39 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 37 13.4%
Construction 30 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 27 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.5%
Finance and insurance 14 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 12 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.0%
Wholesale trade 8 2.9%
Manufacturing 5 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.4%

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 52405 vs 52411 →

ZIP 52405 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 52405 ranks #3 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 52405 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 52405 ranks #8 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
52411 Cedar Rapids, IA 6,896 4.6 mi
52401 Cedar Rapids, IA 2,017 4.6 mi
52404 Cedar Rapids, IA 37,796 5.1 mi
52233 Hiawatha, IA 6,981 5.1 mi
52402 Cedar Rapids, IA 40,149 5.1 mi
52341 Toddville, IA 1,093 8.1 mi
52228 Fairfax, IA 2,772 6.3 mi
52324 Palo, IA 1,890 6.1 mi
52206 Atkins, IA 2,303 7.1 mi
52328 Robins, IA 2,826 7.2 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
52403 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 23,673
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 52405 in? ▼
ZIP code 52405 (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 52405? ▼
ZIP code 52405 in Cedar Rapids, IA has a population of 23,621 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52405? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52405 is $70,123, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52405? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52405 is $185,500, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52405? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52405 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52405? ▼
ZIP code 52405 has 276 business establishments employing approximately 3,146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52405? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52405 are: Health care and social assistance (41), Retail trade (39), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52405? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52405 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 52405? ▼
In ZIP code 52405, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 52405? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52405 is 18.1 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 52405? ▼
In ZIP code 52405, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52405? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52405 is 12.8% 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.