West Liberty, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52776
Muscatine County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,947
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,665
- Median income Near-median income area
- $204,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Liberty pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52776 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52776 covers 218.9 square miles in West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,947 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52776 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,665 (4% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,299. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $204,000 (16% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 78.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,012.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muscatine County, so 52776 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 52776
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Liberty, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52776.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 52776, West Liberty, 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
4,947
Population
218.9
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52776?
35.9
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
16.0%
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?
$79,665
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$36,299
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52776 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
West Liberty, 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)
$79,665 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
1,907housing units
1,907
Total Housing Units
1,861
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,000
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,012
Median Rent
1978
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
+10.0%
YoY Change (2023)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52776 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +0.2% | 145 |
| 2020 | +3.1% | 150 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 164 |
| 2022 | +6.9% | 175 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 193 |
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 102 business establishments in ZIP 52776, employing approximately 1,862 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,240,000.
102
Businesses
1,862
Employees
$94.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 15.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.9% |
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 52776 vs 52720 →
ZIP 52776 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52776
West Liberty (52776)
4,947 residents
- 52358
West Branch (52358)
3,733 residents
- 52720 861
Atalissa (52720)
861 residents
- 52766 820
Nichols (52766)
820 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52776 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52776 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52358
West Branch (52358)
$91,686 median income
- 52776
West Liberty (52776)
$79,665 median income
- 52720
Atalissa (52720)
$73,571 median income
- 52766
Nichols (52766)
$61,865 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52776 ranks #2 of 4 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 52776, 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 (4,947 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 52776 in?
ZIP code 52776 (West Liberty) 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 52776?
ZIP code 52776 in West Liberty, IA has a population of 4,947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52776?
The median household income in ZIP 52776 is $79,665, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52776?
The median home value in ZIP 52776 is $204,000, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52776?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52776 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52776?
ZIP code 52776 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 1,862 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52776?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52776 are: Construction (16), Transportation and warehousing (11), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52776?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52776 increased by 10.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 52776?
In ZIP code 52776, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 52776?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52776 is 18.3 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 52776?
In ZIP code 52776, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52776?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52776 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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