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Wilton, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52778

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

4,043
19/sq mi
$82,623
Median income
$202,200
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52778 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52778 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 216.2 square miles in Wilton, Muscatine County, Iowa. The area is home to 4,043 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 52778 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52778 sits at $82,623 (8% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $44,232. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $202,200 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $828 per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52778 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muscatine County, so you can benchmark 52778 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 52778

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52778.

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 52778, Wilton, 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

4,043

Population

216.2

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52778?

46.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$82,623

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$44,232

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52778 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,623 Top 35% higher than 65% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,697

Total Housing Units

1,675

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$202,200

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$828

Median Rent

1972

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

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52778 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.1% 164
2021 +3.3% 169
2022 +6.7% 180
2023 +11.6% 201
2024 +0.4% 202

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 89 business establishments in ZIP 52778, employing approximately 1,048 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,659,000.

89

Businesses

1,048

Employees

$61.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 13 14.6%
Manufacturing 9 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 9 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 9 10.1%
Construction 8 9.0%
Retail trade 8 9.0%
Finance and insurance 7 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.9%
Wholesale trade 6 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.4%

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 52778 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 52778 ranks #2 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 52778 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 52778 ranks #4 of 6 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
52747 Durant, IA 2,106 4.2 mi
52760 Moscow, IA 533 5.7 mi
52769 Stockton, IA 671 7.6 mi
52765 New Liberty, IA 453 10.4 mi
52772 Tipton, IA 5,029 12.6 mi

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Pop: 30,678
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Pop: 4,947
52749 standard
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Pop: 925
52720 standard
Atalissa, IA
Pop: 861
52766 standard
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Pop: 820
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Pop: 745

Related Areas

Muscatine County Wilton, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52778 in? ▼
ZIP code 52778 (Wilton) 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 52778? ▼
ZIP code 52778 in Wilton, IA has a population of 4,043 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52778? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52778 is $82,623, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52778? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52778 is $202,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52778? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52778 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52778? ▼
ZIP code 52778 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 1,048 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52778? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52778 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Manufacturing (9), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52778? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52778 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 52778? ▼
In ZIP code 52778, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52778? ▼
In ZIP code 52778, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52778? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52778 is 7.4% 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 Wilton, 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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