Zip code 52246: Iowa City, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 52246?

52246 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 52246 in?

52246 is in Johnson County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 52246?

About 22,308 people live in 52246, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 52246?

The median household income in 52246 is $62,521.

Q: What zip codes are near 52246?

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

Residential delivery areaJohnson CountyCentral Time

Population

22,308

Median household income

$63K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$349K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,057/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

28.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

17 sq mi

1,335 people/sq mi

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

About 52246

52246 is a suburban zip code in Iowa City, Iowa (Johnson County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 22,308 people live here, or 1,335 per square mile. The median resident is 28.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $62,521 a year, 23% below the national median of $80,734. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $348,900, or 5.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 45% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,057 a month.

67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.8 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; education; and office and administrative support. 27% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 52246 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers19.8%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%26th of 911 in IA
Government workers35.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%8th of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.562
98th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.44414th of 908 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher67.3%
94th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%6th of 911 in IA
Poverty rate24.1%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%39th of 909 in IA
Rent-burdened renters56.6%
72nd
U.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%116th of 882 in IA
Foreign-born residents16.9%
68th
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%20th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy9.4%
68th
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%431st of 909 in IA
Diversity index57.6
67th
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.413th of 911 in IA
Per capita income$46,110
65th
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877172nd of 911 in IA
Median home value$348,900
53rd
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,00027th of 881 in IA
Work from home13%
51st
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%223rd of 911 in IA
Population density1,335/sq mi
49th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi47th of 911 in IA
Tech workers2.8%
48th
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%148th of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate5.9%
42nd
U.S. 8.4% · IA 5%241st of 911 in IA
Population22,308
35th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,50742nd of 911 in IA
Unemployment rate4%
34th
U.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%220th of 911 in IA
Residents under 1819.5%
28th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%675th of 911 in IA
Median gross rent$1,057
25th
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972121st of 771 in IA
Veterans3.9%
25th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%785th of 911 in IA
Median household income$62,521
24th
U.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059692nd of 896 in IA
Self-employed workers7%
19th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%777th of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older11.6%
15th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%844th of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate45.2%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%900th of 909 in IA
Broadband access85.3%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%643rd of 909 in IA
Median earnings per worker$35,500
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712858th of 910 in IA
Average commute18.8 min
8th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min701st of 902 in IA
Median age28.3
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6890th of 911 in IA

Measure	52246	Johnson	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Healthcare workers	19.8%	13.9%	9.2%	9.7%	99th	26th of 911
Government workers	35.7%	27.5%	14.5%	14.5%	99th	8th of 911
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.562	0.498	0.444	0.483	98th	14th of 908
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	67.3%	55.2%	31.4%	35.7%	94th	6th of 911
Poverty rateWeakness	24.1%	17.1%	11.1%	12.5%	91st	39th of 909
Rent-burdened renters	56.6%	56.2%	43.9%	51.1%	72nd	116th of 882
Foreign-born residents	16.9%	9.8%	5.9%	14.1%	68th	20th of 911
Housing vacancy	9.4%	7.1%	8.5%	10.1%	68th	431st of 909
Diversity index	57.6	42.5	31.4	61.4	67th	13th of 911
Per capita income	$46,110	$45,136	$40,877	$44,673	65th	172nd of 911
Median home value	$348,900	$308,600	$208,000	$332,700	53rd	27th of 881
Work from home	13%	13.7%	11.3%	15.1%	51st	223rd of 911
Population density	1,335/sq mi	256/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	49th	47th of 911
Tech workers	2.8%	3.9%	2.9%	3.8%	48th	148th of 911
Uninsured rate	5.9%	4.7%	5%	8.4%	42nd	241st of 911
Population	22,308	156,639	3,210,507	334,922,499	35th	42nd of 911
Unemployment rate	4%	3.8%	3.6%	5.2%	34th	220th of 911
Residents under 18	19.5%	19.3%	22.9%	22%	28th	675th of 911
Median gross rent	$1,057	$1,122	$972	$1,413	25th	121st of 771
Veterans	3.9%	3.9%	6.5%	6.2%	25th	785th of 911
Median household income	$62,521	$74,935	$75,059	$80,734	24th	692nd of 896
Self-employed workers	7%	8.1%	10.2%	10%	19th	777th of 911
Residents 65 and older	11.6%	13.3%	18.1%	17.2%	15th	844th of 911
Homeownership rateWeakness	45.2%	59.4%	71.7%	65.2%	13th	900th of 909
Broadband accessWeakness	85.3%	89.2%	88.9%	91%	13th	643rd of 909
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,500	$44,118	$47,712	$49,666	10th	858th of 910
Average commuteStrength	18.8 min	19.4 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	8th	701st of 902
Median age	28.3	31	38.6	38.9	2nd	890th 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

14%

5–17

22%

18–24

20%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

28.3

Under 18

19.5%

65 and over

11.6%

Race and ethnicity

White62%
Black13%
Hispanic8%
Asian12%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

57.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

16.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

48.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

73%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

10%

Other

Households

Households: 9,651
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 43.5%
Married couples: 34.7%
Living alone: 37.3%
Veterans (of adults): 3.9%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

14%

Median household income

52246

$62,521

Johnson Co.

$74,935

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$46,110

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

21.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.562

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

52246

$348,900

Johnson Co.

$308,600

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

52246

$1,057

Johnson Co.

$1,122

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

40%

2–4 units

5–19 units

22%

20+ units

27%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 10,654
Owner-occupied: 45.2%
Vacant: 9.4%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33%
Home value to income: 5.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

57%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

51%

20–29

19%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

73.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

20%

Education

15%

Office and admin

Management

Food service

Engineering and science

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Production

Computer and math

Construction and repair

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Industries

Education

28%

Health care and social assistance

25%

Retail

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Other services

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Information

0.9%

Wholesale

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$35,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

35.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	52246	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,948	$74,888
Service	$20,018	$26,804
Sales and office	$20,917	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$21,013	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,514	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

11%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

29%

Graduate

38%

High school graduate or higher: 94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 67.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 38.3%
Households with broadband: 85.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 77.2%
No internet access: 3.9%
Without health insurance: 5.9%
Limited-English households: 4.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Iowa City
State: Iowa
County: Johnson County
Center point: 41.6484° N, 91.5968° W
Land area: 17 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 City50% of zip
University Heights2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 52246

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
52242	Iowa City, IA	2.9 mi	4,688	—	—
52241	Coralville, IA	3.4 mi	23,250	$69,243	$298,900
52243	Iowa City, IA · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
52245	Iowa City, IA	4.7 mi	22,853	$78,020	$315,100
52240	Iowa City, IA	5.2 mi	35,074	$52,960	$242,300
52340	Tiffin, IA	5.7 mi	6,128	$98,393	$342,800
52235	Hills, IA	5.9 mi	974	$83,333	$240,200
52244	Iowa City, IA · PO box	6.2 mi	—	—	—
52317	North Liberty, IA	8.4 mi	23,097	$105,318	$322,800
52322	Oxford, IA	9.1 mi	2,266	$64,444	$261,100
52247	Kalona, IA	11 mi	5,914	$91,450	$298,900
52327	Riverside, IA	12 mi	3,796	$86,942	$298,800

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Questions about 52246

What city is zip code 52246?

52246 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 52246 in?

52246 is in Johnson County, Iowa.

What is the population of 52246?

About 22,308 people live in 52246, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 52246 in?

52246 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 52246?

The median household income in 52246 is $62,521.

What zip codes are near 52246?

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

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52246, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.