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Cedar Rapids, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52411

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

6,896
162/sq mi
$170,491
Median income
$423,200
Median home value
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cedar Rapids pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
162
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52411 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52411 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.6 square miles in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. The area is home to 6,896 residents, producing a population density of 162 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 52411 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52411 sits at $170,491 (123% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $83,518. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $423,200 (141% above the state average) with median rent at $1,227 per month, and 98.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52411 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Linn County, so you can benchmark 52411 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 52411

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52411.

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 52411, 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

6,896

Population

42.6

Area (sq mi)

162

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52411?

46.5

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$170,491

Median Household Income

+123% vs state

$83,518

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52411 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$170,491 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,954

Total Housing Units

2,872

Occupied Units

82

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.2%
Renter 1.8%

$423,200

Median Home Value

+141% vs state

$1,227

Median Rent

2000

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52411 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 134
2021 +3.4% 138
2022 +12.1% 155
2023 +7.2% 166
2024 +4.8% 174

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 173 business establishments in ZIP 52411, employing approximately 2,676 people with a combined annual payroll of $134,454,000.

173

Businesses

2,676

Employees

$134.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Finance and insurance 29 16.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 12.7%
Construction 21 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 16 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 15 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 15 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 7.5%
Retail trade 12 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.9%
Educational services 5 2.9%
Wholesale trade 4 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.3%

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 52411 vs 52233 →

ZIP 52411 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 52411 ranks #5 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 52411 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 52411 ranks the highest 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
52233 Hiawatha, IA 6,981 2.1 mi
52341 Toddville, IA 1,093 3.6 mi
52328 Robins, IA 2,826 3.4 mi
52405 Cedar Rapids, IA 23,621 4.6 mi
52324 Palo, IA 1,890 4.1 mi
52402 Cedar Rapids, IA 40,149 4.0 mi
52401 Cedar Rapids, IA 2,017 6.3 mi
52404 Cedar Rapids, IA 37,796 9.0 mi
52213 Center Point, IA 4,340 10.4 mi
52202 Alburnett, IA 1,152 8.7 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
52405 standard
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pop: 23,621
52233 standard
Hiawatha, IA
Pop: 6,981

Related Areas

Linn County Cedar Rapids, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52411 in? ▼
ZIP code 52411 (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 52411? ▼
ZIP code 52411 in Cedar Rapids, IA has a population of 6,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52411? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52411 is $170,491, which is 123% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52411? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52411 is $423,200, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52411? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52411 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52411? ▼
ZIP code 52411 has 173 business establishments employing approximately 2,676 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52411? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52411 are: Finance and insurance (29), Professional, scientific, and technical services (22), Construction (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52411? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52411 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 52411? ▼
In ZIP code 52411, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52411? ▼
In ZIP code 52411, approximately 98.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52411? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52411 is 3.4% 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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