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Tipton, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52772

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

5,029
15/sq mi
$81,267
Median income
$225,700
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tipton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52772 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52772 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 339.8 square miles in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa. The area is home to 5,029 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 52772 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52772 sits at $81,267 (6% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $40,366. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $225,700 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $833 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52772 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cedar County, so you can benchmark 52772 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 52772

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52772.

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 52772, Tipton, 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

5,029

Population

339.8

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52772?

45.0

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$81,267

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$40,366

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52772 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,267 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,464

Total Housing Units

2,234

Occupied Units

230

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$225,700

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$833

Median Rent

1970

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

+0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52772 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.2% 153
2021 +10.0% 169
2022 +17.5% 198
2023 +9.6% 217
2024 +0.2% 218

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 155 business establishments in ZIP 52772, employing approximately 1,391 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,454,000.

155

Businesses

1,391

Employees

$63.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 16.1%
Retail trade 22 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 22 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 16 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 9.0%
Finance and insurance 10 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 10 6.5%
Manufacturing 8 5.2%
Wholesale trade 8 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.6%
Information 3 1.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.9%

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 52772 vs 52337 →

ZIP 52772 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 52772 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 52772 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 52772 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
52337 Stanwood, IA 845 9.0 mi
52216 Clarence, IA 1,428 10.7 mi
52306 Mechanicsville, IA 1,754 11.8 mi
52778 Wilton, IA 4,043 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cedar County

52358 standard
West Branch, IA
Pop: 3,733
52747 standard
Durant, IA
Pop: 2,106
52306 standard
Mechanicsville, IA
Pop: 1,754
52216 standard
Clarence, IA
Pop: 1,428
52255 standard
Lowden, IA
Pop: 1,208
52337 standard
Stanwood, IA
Pop: 845

Related Areas

Cedar County Tipton, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52772 in? ▼
ZIP code 52772 (Tipton) 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 52772? ▼
ZIP code 52772 in Tipton, IA has a population of 5,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52772? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52772 is $81,267, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52772? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52772 is $225,700, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52772? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52772 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52772? ▼
ZIP code 52772 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 1,391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52772? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52772 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52772? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52772 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 52772? ▼
In ZIP code 52772, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 52772? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52772 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52772? ▼
In ZIP code 52772, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52772? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52772 is 8.5% 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 Tipton, 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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