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 Moderate-density area
- $82,623
- Median income Near-median income area
- $202,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 216.2 square miles in Wilton, Muscatine County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,043 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52778 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,623 (8% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,232. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 0.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $202,200 (15% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $828.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muscatine County, so 52778 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 52778
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilton, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52778.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 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 52778, Wilton, 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
4,043
Population
216.2
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52778?
46.9
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.3%
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?
$82,623
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$44,232
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52778 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Wilton, 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)
$82,623 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
1,697housing units
1,697
Total Housing Units
1,675
Occupied Units
22
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$202,200
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52778 vs 52747 →
ZIP 52778 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52772
Tipton (52772)
5,029 residents
- 52778
Wilton (52778)
4,043 residents
- 52747
Durant (52747)
2,106 residents
- 52769 671
Stockton (52769)
671 residents
- 52760 533
Moscow (52760)
533 residents
- 52765 453
New Liberty (52765)
453 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52778 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52778 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52765
New Liberty (52765)
$107,321 median income
- 52769
Stockton (52769)
$88,750 median income
- 52760
Moscow (52760)
$86,397 median income
- 52778
Wilton (52778)
$82,623 median income
- 52747
Durant (52747)
$82,313 median income
- 52772
Tipton (52772)
$81,267 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52778, 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 (4,043 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 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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