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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
$97,946
Median income
$261,000
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 52742 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 303.5 square miles in De Witt, Clinton County, Iowa. The area is home to 7,618 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 52742 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52742 sits at $97,946 (28% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $47,134. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $261,000 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $938 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52742 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 52742 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 52742

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52742.

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 52742, De Witt, 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

7,618

Population

303.5

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52742?

41.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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

$47,134

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52742 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,946 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,094

Total Housing Units

2,963

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$261,000

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$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

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ZIP 52742 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 52742 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 52742 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 52742 ranks #3 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
52756 Long Grove, IA 2,133 7.4 mi
52731 Charlotte, IA 894 9.1 mi
52774 Welton, IA 136 6.5 mi
52758 Mc Causland, IA 199 7.3 mi
52757 Low Moor, IA 201 7.1 mi
52750 Goose Lake, IA 619 9.0 mi
52037 Delmar, IA 1,223 10.9 mi
52768 Princeton, IA 1,426 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clinton County

52732 standard
Clinton, IA
Pop: 28,293
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 De Witt, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for De Witt, 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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