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 High-density area
- $70,123
- Median income Near-median income area
- $185,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.1%
- 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.
- 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52405 (Cedar Rapids, IA) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.8 in 2023 to 189.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,151. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $185,500 (6% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $1,087; 73.9% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Linn County, so 52405 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 52405
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar Rapids, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52405.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 52405?
40.7
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
5.5%
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?
$70,123
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$41,151
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52405 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)
$70,123 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
12,397housing units
12,397
Total Housing Units
11,532
Occupied Units
865
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,500
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 52402
Cedar Rapids (52402)
40,149 residents
- 52404
Cedar Rapids (52404)
37,796 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
- 52328 2,826
Robins (52328)
2,826 residents
- 52228 2,772
Fairfax (52228)
2,772 residents
- 52206 2,303
Atkins (52206)
2,303 residents
- 52401 2,017
Cedar Rapids (52401)
2,017 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52405 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52405 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
- 52228
Fairfax (52228)
$118,125 median income
- 52206
Atkins (52206)
$116,071 median income
- 52324
Palo (52324)
$115,917 median income
- 52341
Toddville (52341)
$91,250 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 52405 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52405, 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 (23,621 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 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.
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