52245 ZIP Code
Iowa City, Iowa
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 52245 |
| City/Town: | Iowa City |
| County: | Johnson |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,088 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,455 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,927 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,081 |
| Median Home Value: | $279,300 |
| Land Area: | 8.4 sq miles
21.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6729, -91.5121 |
Population Information (52245 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,088 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,606 | 52.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,482 | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 746 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 779 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,075 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,918 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,273 | 19.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,153 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,354 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,151 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 820 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,045 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,484 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 878 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 412 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (52245 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $279,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,237 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,081 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,312 | 92.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 769 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,720 | 61.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,592 | 38.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (52245 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,297 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 223 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 91 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,325 | 10.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,937 | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 676 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,422 | 33.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,623 | 34.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 68.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (52245 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,455 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,276 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $127,311 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,927 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (52245 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,130 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,618 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 489 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,174 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,831 | 62.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,178 | 33.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 609 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (52245 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,813 | 85.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 625 | 2.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 96 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,055 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 806 | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 673 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,141 | 5.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,203 | 5.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 469 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 156 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 149 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 429 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (52245 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 617 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 174 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 693 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 647 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,016 | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,497 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,143 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,660 | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 917 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 948 | 10.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (52245 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,705 | 53.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 723 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 961 | 7.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,602 | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 563 | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,789 | 14.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (52245 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 87 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 290 | 2.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 501 | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 167 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,125 | 8.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 452 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 425 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 685 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,208 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,670 | 44.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,227 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 405 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 376 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (52245 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.8% | 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 (52245 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,270 | 96.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,445 | 83.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,910 | 26.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 701 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (52245 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,464 | 80.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,352 | 25.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,018 | 21.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 151 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 72 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 511 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (52245 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,778 | 57.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,019 | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 470 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 437 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 600 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,183 | 11.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 516 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 55 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (52245 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 66 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,203 | 11.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,419 | 14.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 783 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 776 | 7.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,536 | 15.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,565 | 15.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 873 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 188 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,672 | 16.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (52245 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 98 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,178 | 11.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,718 | 27.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,051 | 30.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,325 | 23.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 711 | 7.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (52245 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,147 | 76.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 93 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,946 | 20.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 86 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (52245 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 633 | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,329 | 35.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,550 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,800 | 19.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (52245 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 46 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 59 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 338 | 5.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 698 | 12.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,169 | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,991 | 34.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 400 | 7.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (52245 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,808 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $711 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,237 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (52245 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,312 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,810 | 40.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,156 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,393 | 25.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,427 | 26.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,507 | 16.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,536 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.79 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (52245 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,159 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,333 | 52.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,072 | 40.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 268 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 450 | 4.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,052 | 39.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (52245 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,100 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 241 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 117 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,496 | 18.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 744 | 9.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,502 | 67.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (52245 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,931 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 909 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,971 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,153 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 151 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 932 | 43.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,070 | 49.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (52245 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,468 | 74.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,457 | 24.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,971 | 54.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,254 | 41.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,303 | 23.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 232 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (52245 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,313 | 92.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 136 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,775 | 1305.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,775 | 1305.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,775 | 1305.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 140 | 102.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 135 | 99.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 12.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 419 | 308.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 109 | 80.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (52245 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,342 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,148 | 89.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,194 | 10.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 805 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 550 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 677 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 162 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (52245 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,312 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,101 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
Iowa City, IA52245