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Clinton, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52732

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

28,293
99/sq mi
$61,105
Median income
$122,100
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clinton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
99
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52732 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52732 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 286.9 square miles in Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa. The area is home to 28,293 residents, producing a population density of 99 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 52732 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52732 sits at $61,105 (20% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $35,452. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $122,100 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $793 per month, and 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52732 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 52732 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 52732

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52732.

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 52732, Clinton, 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

28,293

Population

286.9

Area (sq mi)

99

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52732?

43.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 5.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$61,105

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$35,452

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52732 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,105 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

12,960

Total Housing Units

11,283

Occupied Units

1,677

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$122,100

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$793

Median Rent

1954

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52732 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 138
2021 +10.7% 152
2022 +11.0% 169
2023 +3.8% 175
2024 +2.8% 180

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 637 business establishments in ZIP 52732, employing approximately 10,399 people with a combined annual payroll of $508,491,000.

637

Businesses

10,399

Employees

$508.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 104 16.3%
Health care and social assistance 100 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 81 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 67 10.5%
Construction 48 7.5%
Finance and insurance 45 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 5.5%
Manufacturing 29 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 27 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 3.5%
Wholesale trade 18 2.8%
Information 14 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.6%
Educational services 3 0.5%

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 52732 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 52732 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 52732 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 52732 ranks #5 of 6 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
52701 Andover, IA 108 5.5 mi
52727 Bryant, IA 409 5.8 mi
52750 Goose Lake, IA 619 7.5 mi
61252 Fulton, IL 5,436 8.0 mi
52730 Camanche, IA 4,950 10.1 mi
52757 Low Moor, IA 201 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clinton County

52742 standard
De Witt, IA
Pop: 7,618
52730 standard
Camanche, IA
Pop: 4,950
52777 standard
Wheatland, IA
Pop: 1,357
52037 standard
Delmar, IA
Pop: 1,223
52751 standard
Grand Mound, IA
Pop: 1,054
52254 standard
Lost Nation, IA
Pop: 895

Related Areas

Clinton County Clinton, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52732 in? ▼
ZIP code 52732 (Clinton) is located in Clinton County, Iowa. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52732? ▼
ZIP code 52732 in Clinton, IA has a population of 28,293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52732? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52732 is $61,105, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52732? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52732 is $122,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52732? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52732 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52732? ▼
ZIP code 52732 has 637 business establishments employing approximately 10,399 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52732? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52732 are: Retail trade (104), Health care and social assistance (100), Accommodation and food services (81). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52732? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52732 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 52732? ▼
In ZIP code 52732, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 52732? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52732 is 18.8 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 52732? ▼
In ZIP code 52732, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52732? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52732 is 17.5% 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 Clinton, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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