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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
$79,665
Median income
$204,000
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 218.9 square miles in West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa. The area is home to 4,947 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 52776 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52776 sits at $79,665 (4% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $36,299. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $204,000 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,012 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52776 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muscatine County, so you can benchmark 52776 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 52776

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52776.

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 52776, West Liberty, 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

4,947

Population

218.9

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52776?

35.9

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 64.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%

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

$36,299

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52776 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,665 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,907

Total Housing Units

1,861

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$204,000

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$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

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ZIP 52776 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 52776 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 52776 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 52776 ranks #2 of 4 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
52720 Atalissa, IA 861 5.5 mi
52766 Nichols, IA 820 7.8 mi
52358 West Branch, IA 3,733 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Muscatine County

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Muscatine, IA
Pop: 30,678
52778 standard
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Pop: 4,043
52749 standard
Fruitland, IA
Pop: 925
52720 standard
Atalissa, IA
Pop: 861
52766 standard
Nichols, IA
Pop: 820
52739 standard
Conesville, IA
Pop: 745

Related Areas

Muscatine County West Liberty, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for West Liberty, IA

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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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