Columbus City, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52737

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

384
632/sq mi
$89,875
Median income
$111,600
Median home value
4.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus City pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
632
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52737 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52737 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Columbus City, Louisa County, Iowa. The area is home to 384 residents, producing a population density of 632 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 52737 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52737 sits at $89,875 (17% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $38,448. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $111,600 (36% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52737 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Louisa County, so you can benchmark 52737 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 →

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 52737, Columbus City, 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

384

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

632

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52737?

46.8

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

Female

25.1%

Foreign-Born

White 50.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 54.2%

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?

$89,875

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$38,448

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52737 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,875 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.8%

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

What does housing look like?

135

Total Housing Units

133

Occupied Units

2

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.7%
Renter 2.3%

$111,600

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 52737, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,244,000.

7

Businesses

27

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 71.4%

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 52737 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 52737 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 52737 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 52737 ranks #2 of 5 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
52738 Columbus Junction, IA 3,567 0.9 mi
52739 Conesville, IA 745 7.9 mi
52659 Winfield, IA 1,553 9.6 mi
52754 Letts, IA 1,274 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52737 in?
ZIP code 52737 (Columbus City) is located in Louisa County, Iowa. Louisa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/louisa-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52737?
ZIP code 52737 in Columbus City, IA has a population of 384 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52737?
The median household income in ZIP 52737 is $89,875, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52737?
The median home value in ZIP 52737 is $111,600, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52737?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52737 is White at 50.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52737?
ZIP code 52737 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52737?
In ZIP code 52737, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.8% 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 52737?
In ZIP code 52737, approximately 97.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52737?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52737 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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