52246 ZIP Code
Iowa City, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 52246 |
| City/Town: | Iowa City |
| County: | Johnson |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,340 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,627 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,830 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,624 |
| Median Home Value: | $305,400 |
| Land Area: | 16.7 sq miles
43.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6484, -91.5968 |
Population Information (52246 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,340 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,057 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,283 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,052 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,445 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 967 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,292 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,660 | 20.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,121 | 18.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,455 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,017 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 739 | 3.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,032 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,267 | 5.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 764 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 529 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (52246 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $305,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,000 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,624 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,842 | 92.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 782 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,025 | 40.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,817 | 59.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (52246 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,924 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 267 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 210 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,519 | 11.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,885 | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 625 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,754 | 29.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,664 | 36.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 65.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (52246 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,627 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,535 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,685 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,830 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (52246 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,801 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,158 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 537 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,849 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,462 | 61.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,519 | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 176 | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (52246 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,908 | 66.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,960 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,654 | 11.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 307 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,468 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 928 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,403 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 678 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 140 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 61 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 524 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (52246 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,274 | 12.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 570 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 897 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,099 | 11.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,027 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,173 | 11.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 711 | 7.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,207 | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 609 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,275 | 13.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (52246 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,698 | 55.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,053 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 925 | 7.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,290 | 10.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 662 | 5.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,238 | 10.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (52246 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 233 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 275 | 2.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 728 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 150 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,279 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 444 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 107 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 339 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 653 | 5.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,566 | 54.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,040 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 242 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 102 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (52246 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.0% | 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 (52246 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,673 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,683 | 74.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,224 | 27.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,444 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (52246 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,303 | 84.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,697 | 17.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,500 | 15.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 123 | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 272 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 868 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (52246 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,371 | 31.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 930 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 208 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 414 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 962 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,376 | 13.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,810 | 26.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 553 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (52246 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 45 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,433 | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,868 | 17.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,599 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,684 | 15.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,772 | 16.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,003 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 497 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 173 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 550 | 5.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (52246 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 399 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,678 | 15.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,656 | 34.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,618 | 24.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,526 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 747 | 7.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (52246 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,817 | 59.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 265 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,547 | 36.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 58 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 66 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 59 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (52246 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,027 | 10.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,034 | 41.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,514 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,267 | 12.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (52246 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 398 | 9.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 121 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 70 | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 312 | 7.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,079 | 26.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,279 | 31.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 703 | 17.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 63 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (52246 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,261 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $692 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,000 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (52246 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,842 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,482 | 35.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,635 | 16.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,575 | 26.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,091 | 31.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,111 | 21.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,796 | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.23 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (52246 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,277 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,607 | 49.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,043 | 43.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 188 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 437 | 4.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,705 | 50.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (52246 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,268 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 509 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 316 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,682 | 18.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 796 | 8.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,965 | 64.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (52246 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,129 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 692 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,117 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,020 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 193 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,005 | 49.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 822 | 40.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (52246 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,388 | 73.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,807 | 26.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,166 | 54.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,152 | 37.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,119 | 19.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 489 | 8.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (52246 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,714 | 79.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 274 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,626 | 1688.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,626 | 1688.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,626 | 1688.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 387 | 141.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,418 | 517.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 421 | 153.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 42 | 15.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (52246 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,288 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,225 | 71.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,063 | 28.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 900 | 4.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,243 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,744 | 8.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,176 | 10.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (52246 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,842 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,570 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Iowa City, IA52246