Zip code 52214: Central City, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 52214?

52214 is assigned to Central City, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 52214?

About 2,761 people live in 52214, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 52214?

The median household income in 52214 is $86,786.

Q: What zip codes are near 52214?

The closest zip codes to 52214 are 52219, 52202, 52218, 52336, 52407.

Residential delivery areaLinn CountyCentral Time

Population

2,761

Median household income

$87K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$235K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$924/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

90 sq mi

31 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 52214

52214 is a rural zip code in Central City, Iowa (Linn County), covering 90 sq mi of land. About 2,761 people live here, or 31 per square mile. The median resident is 44.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $86,786 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $234,600, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $924 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.3 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 52214 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers15.1%
91st
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%368th of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate83.5%
86th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%393rd of 909 in IA
Median age44.5
84th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6352nd of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy12.7%
81st
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%244th of 909 in IA
Work from home21.2%
80th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%55th of 911 in IA
Veterans7.7%
74th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%359th of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older20.1%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%459th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$54,899
67th
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712157th of 910 in IA
Per capita income$44,548
62nd
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877214th of 911 in IA
Median household income$86,786
58th
U.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059228th of 896 in IA
Residents under 1822.8%
57th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%476th of 911 in IA
Average commute26.3 min
52nd
U.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min257th of 902 in IA
Poverty rate10.7%
49th
U.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%319th of 909 in IA
Government workers12.7%
42nd
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%488th of 911 in IA
Median home value$234,600
29th
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000164th of 881 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher22.5%
27th
U.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%390th of 911 in IA
Tech workers1.6%
25th
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%286th of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.406
25th
U.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444385th of 908 in IA
Broadband access88%
23rd
U.S. 91% · IA 88.9%498th of 909 in IA
Unemployment rate3.2%
19th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%307th of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters41.2%
18th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%318th of 882 in IA
Median gross rent$924
15th
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972240th of 771 in IA
Healthcare workers6.4%
10th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%643rd of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate2.4%
8th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%621st of 911 in IA
Population2,761
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507218th of 911 in IA
Population density31/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi331st of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents0.4%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%603rd of 911 in IA
Diversity index3.7
1st
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4807th of 911 in IA

Measure	52214	Linn	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Self-employed workers	15.1%	7.9%	10.2%	10%	91st	368th of 911
Homeownership rateStrength	83.5%	73.5%	71.7%	65.2%	86th	393rd of 909
Median age	44.5	39	38.6	38.9	84th	352nd of 911
Housing vacancy	12.7%	7.3%	8.5%	10.1%	81st	244th of 909
Work from home	21.2%	14.7%	11.3%	15.1%	80th	55th of 911
Veterans	7.7%	7.4%	6.5%	6.2%	74th	359th of 911
Residents 65 and older	20.1%	17.3%	18.1%	17.2%	74th	459th of 911
Median earnings per worker	$54,899	$48,650	$47,712	$49,666	67th	157th of 910
Per capita income	$44,548	$43,820	$40,877	$44,673	62nd	214th of 911
Median household income	$86,786	$77,649	$75,059	$80,734	58th	228th of 896
Residents under 18	22.8%	22.5%	22.9%	22%	57th	476th of 911
Average commute	26.3 min	19.3 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	52nd	257th of 902
Poverty rate	10.7%	9.4%	11.1%	12.5%	49th	319th of 909
Government workers	12.7%	11.9%	14.5%	14.5%	42nd	488th of 911
Median home value	$234,600	$214,300	$208,000	$332,700	29th	164th of 881
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.5%	34.7%	31.4%	35.7%	27th	390th of 911
Tech workers	1.6%	4.3%	2.9%	3.8%	25th	286th of 911
Income inequality (Gini)	0.406	0.447	0.444	0.483	25th	385th of 908
Broadband access	88%	91.6%	88.9%	91%	23rd	498th of 909
Unemployment rateStrength	3.2%	3.5%	3.6%	5.2%	19th	307th of 911
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41.2%	44.8%	43.9%	51.1%	18th	318th of 882
Median gross rent	$924	$945	$972	$1,413	15th	240th of 771
Healthcare workers	6.4%	8.3%	9.2%	9.7%	10th	643rd of 911
Uninsured rateStrength	2.4%	4.1%	5%	8.4%	8th	621st of 911
Population	2,761	230,004	3,210,507	334,922,499	4th	218th of 911
Population density	31/sq mi	321/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	331st of 911
Foreign-born residents	0.4%	5.6%	5.9%	14.1%	2nd	603rd of 911
Diversity index	3.7	31.4	31.4	61.4	1st	807th of 911

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

10%

35–44

12%

45–54

18%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.5

Under 18

22.8%

65 and over

20.1%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.6%

Diversity index

3.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.4%

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,116
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 75.6%
Married couples: 65.4%
Living alone: 22.5%
Veterans (of adults): 7.7%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

Median household income

52214

$86,786

Linn Co.

$77,649

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$44,548

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

22.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.406

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

52214

$234,600

Linn Co.

$214,300

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

52214

$924

Linn Co.

$945

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.4%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,279
Owner-occupied: 83.5%
Vacant: 12.7%
Median year built: 1965
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.3%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

21%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

18%

10–19

12%

20–29

19%

30–44

43%

45–59

60+

Average commute

26.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

20%

Construction and repair

13%

Office and admin

10%

Transportation and moving

Production

Business and finance

Healthcare

Education

Sales

Engineering and science

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

19%

Finance, insurance and real estate

15%

Retail

11%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Construction

10%

Education

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Information

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$54,899

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	52214	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$66,250	$74,888
Service	$22,159	$26,804
Sales and office	$46,719	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$61,534	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,481	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

42%

Some college

20%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 98.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
Households with broadband: 88%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.1%
No internet access: 9.8%
Without health insurance: 2.4%
Limited-English households: 0.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Central City
State: Iowa
County: Linn County
Center point: 42.1879° N, 91.5093° W
Land area: 90 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Central City1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 52214

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
52219	Prairieburg, IA	5.5 mi	143	$45,000	$97,700
52202	Alburnett, IA	6.9 mi	1,269	$105,362	$246,300
52218	Coggon, IA	7.6 mi	1,413	$82,344	$180,700
52336	Springville, IA	8.6 mi	2,397	$91,458	$225,300
52407	Cedar Rapids, IA · PO box	8.8 mi	—	—	—
52408	Cedar Rapids, IA · PO box	8.8 mi	—	—	—
52409	Cedar Rapids, IA · PO box	8.8 mi	—	—	—
52410	Cedar Rapids, IA · PO box	8.8 mi	—	—	—
52497	Cedar Rapids, IA · PO box	8.8 mi	—	—	—
52498	Cedar Rapids, IA · PO box	8.8 mi	—	—	—
52499	Cedar Rapids, IA · PO box	8.8 mi	—	—	—
52302	Marion, IA	8.9 mi	42,706	$87,983	$244,400

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Questions about 52214

What city is zip code 52214?

52214 is assigned to Central City, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 52214 in?

52214 is in Linn County, Iowa.

What is the population of 52214?

About 2,761 people live in 52214, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 52214 in?

52214 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 52214?

The median household income in 52214 is $86,786.

What zip codes are near 52214?

The closest zip codes to 52214 are 52219, 52202, 52218, 52336, 52407.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52214, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.