De Witt, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52742
Clinton County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,618
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $97,946
- Median income Above-median income area
- $261,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
De Witt pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52742 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 52742 (De Witt, IA) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.7 in 2023 to 218.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52742 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in De Witt, Clinton County, Iowa, home to 7,618 residents across 303.5 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52742 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,946 (28% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,134. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $261,000 (49% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 80.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $938.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clinton County, so 52742 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 52742
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in De Witt, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52742.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
18 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 52742, De Witt, 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
7,618
Population
303.5
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52742?
41.0
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
2.6%
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?
$97,946
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$47,134
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52742 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
De Witt, 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)
$97,946 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
3,094housing units
3,094
Total Housing Units
2,963
Occupied Units
131
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,000
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$938
Median Rent
1973
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
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52742 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 161 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 174 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 199 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 209 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 219 |
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 223 business establishments in ZIP 52742, employing approximately 3,133 people with a combined annual payroll of $161,217,000.
223
Businesses
3,133
Employees
$161.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 23 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.7% |
| Information | 5 | 2.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 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 52742 vs 52756 →
ZIP 52742 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52742
De Witt (52742)
7,618 residents
- 52756 2,133
Long Grove (52756)
2,133 residents
- 52768 1,426
Princeton (52768)
1,426 residents
- 52037 1,223
Delmar (52037)
1,223 residents
- 52731 894
Charlotte (52731)
894 residents
- 52750 619
Goose Lake (52750)
619 residents
- 52757 201
Low Moor (52757)
201 residents
- 52758 199
Mc Causland (52758)
199 residents
- 52774 136
Welton (52774)
136 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52742 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52742 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52756
Long Grove (52756)
$116,250 median income
- 52768
Princeton (52768)
$112,563 median income
- 52742
De Witt (52742)
$97,946 median income
- 52750
Goose Lake (52750)
$93,155 median income
- 52037
Delmar (52037)
$90,813 median income
- 52731
Charlotte (52731)
$87,727 median income
- 52774
Welton (52774)
$71,250 median income
- 52758
Mc Causland (52758)
$63,333 median income
- 52757
Low Moor (52757)
$62,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52742 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52742, 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 (7,618 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 52742 in?
ZIP code 52742 (De Witt) 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 52742?
ZIP code 52742 in De Witt, IA has a population of 7,618 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52742?
The median household income in ZIP 52742 is $97,946, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52742?
The median home value in ZIP 52742 is $261,000, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52742?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52742 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52742?
ZIP code 52742 has 223 business establishments employing approximately 3,133 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52742?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52742 are: Retail trade (28), Construction (23), Health care and social assistance (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52742?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52742 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 52742?
In ZIP code 52742, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 52742?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52742 is 24.2 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 52742?
In ZIP code 52742, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52742?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52742 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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