Zip code 52242: Iowa City, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 52242?

52242 is assigned to Iowa City, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 52242 in?

52242 is in Johnson County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 52242?

About 4,688 people live in 52242, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 52242?

The closest zip codes to 52242 are 52243, 52245, 52246, 52240, 52241.

Residential delivery areaJohnson CountyCentral Time

Population

4,688

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.7 sq mi

6,548 people/sq mi

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

About 52242

52242 is an urban zip code in Iowa City, Iowa (Johnson County), covering 0.7 sq mi of land. About 4,688 people live here, or 6,548 per square mile. The median resident is 19.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

62.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 12.8 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; cleaning and personal care; and sales.

How 52242 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate62.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%2nd of 909 in IA
Unemployment rate11.8%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%27th of 911 in IA
Population density6,548/sq mi
87th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi2nd of 911 in IA
Government workers18.2%
77th
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%201st of 911 in IA
Healthcare workers9.2%
46th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%382nd of 911 in IA
Diversity index36.5
32nd
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.480th of 911 in IA
Work from home8.2%
23rd
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%485th of 911 in IA
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%323rd of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters38.1%
13th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%371st of 882 in IA
Foreign-born residents1.5%
9th
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%384th of 911 in IA
Population4,688
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507151st of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate2%
5th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%676th of 911 in IA
Per capita income$4,779
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877911th of 911 in IA
Median age19.1
1st
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6909th of 911 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%908th of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%907th of 909 in IA
Average commute12.8 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min889th of 902 in IA
Broadband access61.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%902nd of 909 in IA
Veterans0.1%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%901st of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%887th of 909 in IA
Residents 65 and older0.4%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%906th of 911 in IA
Residents under 180.8%
1st
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%907th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$5,597
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712910th of 910 in IA
Self-employed workers3.7%
1st
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%870th of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.285
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444870th of 908 in IA

Measure	52242	Johnson	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Poverty rateWeakness	62.5%	17.1%	11.1%	12.5%	99th	2nd of 909
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.8%	3.8%	3.6%	5.2%	97th	27th of 911
Population density	6,548/sq mi	256/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	87th	2nd of 911
Government workers	18.2%	27.5%	14.5%	14.5%	77th	201st of 911
Healthcare workers	9.2%	13.9%	9.2%	9.7%	46th	382nd of 911
Diversity index	36.5	42.5	31.4	61.4	32nd	80th of 911
Work from home	8.2%	13.7%	11.3%	15.1%	23rd	485th of 911
Tech workers	1.4%	3.9%	2.9%	3.8%	20th	323rd of 911
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	38.1%	56.2%	43.9%	51.1%	13th	371st of 882
Foreign-born residents	1.5%	9.8%	5.9%	14.1%	9th	384th of 911
Population	4,688	156,639	3,210,507	334,922,499	8th	151st of 911
Uninsured rateStrength	2%	4.7%	5%	8.4%	5th	676th of 911
Per capita incomeWeakness	$4,779	$45,136	$40,877	$44,673	1st	911th of 911
Median age	19.1	31	38.6	38.9	1st	909th of 911
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	55.2%	31.4%	35.7%	1st	908th of 911
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	59.4%	71.7%	65.2%	1st	907th of 909
Average commuteStrength	12.8 min	19.4 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	1st	889th of 902
Broadband accessWeakness	61.9%	89.2%	88.9%	91%	1st	902nd of 909
Veterans	0.1%	3.9%	6.5%	6.2%	1st	901st of 911
Housing vacancy	0%	7.1%	8.5%	10.1%	1st	887th of 909
Residents 65 and older	0.4%	13.3%	18.1%	17.2%	1st	906th of 911
Residents under 18	0.8%	19.3%	22.9%	22%	1st	907th of 911
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$5,597	$44,118	$47,712	$49,666	1st	910th of 910
Self-employed workers	3.7%	8.1%	10.2%	10%	1st	870th of 911
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.285	0.498	0.444	0.483	1st	870th of 908

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

5–17

97%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.1

Under 18

0.8%

65 and over

0.4%

Race and ethnicity

White79%
Black3%
Hispanic8%
Asian4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

36.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

46.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 21
Average household size: 1.5
Family households: 0%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 61.9%
Veterans (of adults): 0.1%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

38%

$25–50k

62%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

52242

—

Johnson Co.

$74,935

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$4,779

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

62.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.285

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

52242

—

Johnson Co.

$308,600

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

52242

—

Johnson Co.

$1,122

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

5–19 units

62%

20+ units

38%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 21
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 38.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 38.1%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

11%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

70%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

35%

10–19

48%

20–29

12%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

12.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

26%

Cleaning and personal care

16%

Sales

15%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Arts, media and sports

Education

Police and fire

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Production

Business and finance

0.8%

Management

0.4%

Construction and repair

0.3%

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

24%

Retail

21%

Education

20%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Arts and recreation

Information

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

0.7%

Admin, support and management

0.3%

Construction

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$5,597

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	52242	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$5,426	$74,888
Service	$5,808	$26,804
Sales and office	$4,549	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$6,544	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

38%

Some college

15%

Associate's

34%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 61.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61.9%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Iowa City
State: Iowa
County: Johnson County
Center point: 41.6629° N, 91.5435° W
Land area: 0.7 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Iowa City100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 52242

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
52243	Iowa City, IA · PO box	0.7 mi	—	—	—
52245	Iowa City, IA	1.8 mi	22,853	$78,020	$315,100
52246	Iowa City, IA	2.9 mi	22,308	$62,521	$348,900
52240	Iowa City, IA	3.2 mi	35,074	$52,960	$242,300
52241	Coralville, IA	3.7 mi	23,250	$69,243	$298,900
52235	Hills, IA	5.9 mi	974	$83,333	$240,200
52340	Tiffin, IA	7.5 mi	6,128	$98,393	$342,800
52317	North Liberty, IA	8.6 mi	23,097	$105,318	$322,800
52244	Iowa City, IA · PO box	8.7 mi	—	—	—
52333	Solon, IA	10 mi	7,295	$118,721	$366,900
52322	Oxford, IA	12 mi	2,266	$64,444	$261,100
52358	West Branch, IA	12 mi	3,598	$91,686	$240,300

Questions about 52242

What city is zip code 52242?

52242 is assigned to Iowa City, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 52242 in?

52242 is in Johnson County, Iowa.

What is the population of 52242?

About 4,688 people live in 52242, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 52242 in?

52242 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 52242?

The closest zip codes to 52242 are 52243, 52245, 52246, 52240, 52241.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52242, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.