Durant, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52747
Cedar County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,106
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $82,313
- Median income Near-median income area
- $198,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Durant pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52747 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52747 covers 56.0 square miles in Durant, Cedar County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,106 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52747 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,313 (7% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,097. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 0.2%. Median home value is $198,300 (13% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $790; 79.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cedar County, so 52747 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 52747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Durant, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52747.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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 52747, Durant, 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
2,106
Population
56.0
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52747?
42.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.0%
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?
$82,313
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$50,097
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52747 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Durant, 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)
$82,313 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
884housing units
884
Total Housing Units
851
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,300
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$790
Median Rent
1964
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
+1.2%
YoY Change (2023)
167
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+67%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52747 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.6% | 137 |
| 2020 | +2.5% | 141 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 151 |
| 2022 | +8.9% | 165 |
| 2023 | +1.2% | 167 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 79 business establishments in ZIP 52747, employing approximately 714 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,166,000.
79
Businesses
714
Employees
$32.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 11 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 13.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.8% |
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 52747 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52726
Blue Grass (52726)
4,468 residents
- 52778
Wilton (52778)
4,043 residents
- 52747
Durant (52747)
2,106 residents
- 52721 798
Bennett (52721)
798 residents
- 52769 671
Stockton (52769)
671 residents
- 52765 453
New Liberty (52765)
453 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52747 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52747 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52765
New Liberty (52765)
$107,321 median income
- 52726
Blue Grass (52726)
$104,250 median income
- 52769
Stockton (52769)
$88,750 median income
- 52778
Wilton (52778)
$82,623 median income
- 52747
Durant (52747)
$82,313 median income
- 52721
Bennett (52721)
$82,143 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52747 ranks #5 of 6 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 52747, 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 (2,106 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 52747 in?
ZIP code 52747 (Durant) is located in Cedar County, Iowa. Cedar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cedar-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52747?
ZIP code 52747 in Durant, IA has a population of 2,106 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52747?
The median household income in ZIP 52747 is $82,313, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52747?
The median home value in ZIP 52747 is $198,300, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52747?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52747 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52747?
ZIP code 52747 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 714 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52747?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52747 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Construction (11), Retail trade (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52747?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52747 increased by 1.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 52747?
In ZIP code 52747, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 52747?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52747 is 24.6 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 52747?
In ZIP code 52747, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52747?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52747 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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