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Fruitland, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52749

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

925
177/sq mi
$103,424
Median income
$217,700
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fruitland pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
177
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52749 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.2 square miles in Fruitland, Muscatine County, Iowa. The area is home to 925 residents, producing a population density of 177 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 52749 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52749 sits at $103,424 (35% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $34,434. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $217,700 (24% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 95.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52749 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muscatine County, so you can benchmark 52749 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 52749, Fruitland, 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

925

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

177

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52749?

30.8

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

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?

$103,424

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$34,434

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52749 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,424 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 45.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

341

Total Housing Units

339

Occupied Units

2

Vacant Units

3.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.6%
Renter 4.4%

$217,700

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

1993

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2021)

162

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+62%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52749 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +62% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +2.4% 133
2018 -2.8% 130
2019 +11.4% 144
2020 +2.6% 148
2021 +9.3% 162

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 52749, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,000.

4

Businesses

15

Employees

$181K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 52749 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 52749 ranks #4 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 52749 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 52749 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
52754 Letts, IA 1,274 5.6 mi
52752 Grandview, IA 515 5.8 mi
52761 Muscatine, IA 30,678 7.4 mi
61272 New Boston, IL 1,504 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Muscatine County

52761 standard
Muscatine, IA
Pop: 30,678
52776 standard
West Liberty, IA
Pop: 4,947
52778 standard
Wilton, IA
Pop: 4,043
52720 standard
Atalissa, IA
Pop: 861
52766 standard
Nichols, IA
Pop: 820
52739 standard
Conesville, IA
Pop: 745

Related Areas

Muscatine County Fruitland, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52749 in? ▼
ZIP code 52749 (Fruitland) is located in Muscatine County, Iowa. Muscatine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/muscatine-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52749? ▼
ZIP code 52749 in Fruitland, IA has a population of 925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52749? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52749 is $103,424, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52749? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52749 is $217,700, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52749? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52749 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52749? ▼
ZIP code 52749 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52749? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52749 increased by 9.3% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 62%. 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 52749? ▼
In ZIP code 52749, 45.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 52749? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52749 is 19.5 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 52749? ▼
In ZIP code 52749, approximately 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52749? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52749 is 2.5% 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 Fruitland, 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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