52240 ZIP Code
Iowa City, Iowa
January 13, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 52240 |
| City/Town: | Iowa City |
| County: | Johnson |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,475 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,727 |
| Per Capita Income: | $24,553 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,794 |
| Median Home Value: | $226,300 |
| Land Area: | 142.1 sq miles
368.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6308, -91.4988 |
Population Information (52240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,475 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,429 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,046 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 26.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,923 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,607 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,633 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,698 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,558 | 26.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,107 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,933 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,466 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,631 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,833 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,623 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,129 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 334 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (52240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $226,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,080 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,794 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,245 | 90.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,549 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,672 | 50.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,573 | 49.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (52240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,056 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 481 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 653 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,652 | 19.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,548 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,942 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,249 | 27.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,531 | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (52240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,727 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,196 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,650 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $24,553 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (52240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,689 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,562 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,106 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,280 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,352 | 69.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,245 | 25.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 916 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 49 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (52240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,082 | 77.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,179 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 71 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,174 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,011 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,958 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,749 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,211 | 8.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,909 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 259 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,022 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (52240 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,422 | 9.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,075 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,557 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,366 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,816 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,535 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,511 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,157 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 766 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,040 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (52240 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,277 | 64.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,493 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 672 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,243 | 10.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 651 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,459 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (52240 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 354 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,010 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,434 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 230 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,031 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 749 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 133 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 715 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,398 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,660 | 37.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,785 | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 679 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 384 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (52240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (52240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,687 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,218 | 74.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,736 | 29.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,665 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (52240 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,628 | 82.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,283 | 21.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,702 | 17.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 617 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 398 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,365 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (52240 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,454 | 44.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 925 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 488 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 521 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,646 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,840 | 11.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,794 | 16.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,109 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (52240 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,606 | 15.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,413 | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,537 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,306 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,539 | 15.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,130 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,289 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 568 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,346 | 14.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (52240 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 737 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,492 | 14.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,764 | 28.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,365 | 31.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,400 | 14.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,036 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (52240 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,942 | 65.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 711 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,289 | 28.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 72 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 73 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 152 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (52240 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,972 | 12.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,197 | 34.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,505 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,571 | 16.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (52240 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,015 | 13.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 206 | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 755 | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,277 | 16.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,955 | 25.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,641 | 21.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 767 | 10.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 56 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (52240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,705 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $606 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,080 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (52240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,245 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,177 | 34.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,079 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,105 | 26.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,796 | 31.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,950 | 19.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,920 | 19.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (52240 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,795 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,201 | 55.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,504 | 37.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 154 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 842 | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,782 | 59.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (52240 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,548 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 447 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 351 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,515 | 17.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,188 | 8.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 10,047 | 69.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (52240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,335 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 807 | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,352 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,669 | 10.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 204 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,408 | 65.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,057 | 28.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (52240 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,282 | 74.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,848 | 24.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,636 | 63.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,007 | 34.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,456 | 16.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 205 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (52240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,859 | 87.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 684 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,616 | 674.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,616 | 674.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,616 | 674.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 302 | 44.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,436 | 209.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 83 | 12.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,074 | 157.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 38 | 5.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (52240 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,552 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,653 | 80.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,899 | 20.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,412 | 7.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,878 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,583 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,026 | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (52240 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,245 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,489 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Iowa City, IA52240