Zip code 52323: Oxford Junction, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 52323?

52323 is assigned to Oxford Junction, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 52323 in?

52323 is mostly in Jones County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 52323?

About 942 people live in 52323, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 52323?

The median household income in 52323 is $41,425.

Q: What zip codes are near 52323?

The closest zip codes to 52323 are 52362, 52216, 52254, 52255, 52207.

Residential delivery areaJones CountyCentral Time

Population

942

Median household income

$41K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$86K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$739/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

47 sq mi

20 people/sq mi

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

About 52323

52323 is a rural zip code in Oxford Junction, Iowa (Jones County), covering 47 sq mi of land. About 942 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 54.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $41,425 a year, about 51% of the national median of $80,734. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $85,800, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $739 a month.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.7 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and management. 42% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 52323 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans18.2%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%13th of 911 in IA
Healthcare workers21.1%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%21st of 911 in IA
Self-employed workers41.6%
99th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%10th of 911 in IA
Median age54.3
98th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.692nd of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters67.6%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%63rd of 882 in IA
Residents 65 and older26.4%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%180th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy19.3%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%99th of 909 in IA
Average commute31.7 min
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min93rd of 902 in IA
Tech workers4.1%
69th
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%80th of 911 in IA
Poverty rate14.2%
66th
U.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%181st of 909 in IA
Homeownership rate73.8%
63rd
U.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%710th of 909 in IA
Work from home14.1%
57th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%191st of 911 in IA
Government workers10.4%
22nd
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%644th of 911 in IA
Unemployment rate3.2%
19th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%306th of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate3.1%
13th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%518th of 911 in IA
Per capita income$26,891
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877859th of 911 in IA
Residents under 1814.8%
8th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%809th of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.364
5th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444632nd of 908 in IA
Median household income$41,425
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059882nd of 896 in IA
Median gross rent$739
4th
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972531st of 771 in IA
Median earnings per worker$31,171
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712889th of 910 in IA
Population density20/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi471st of 911 in IA
Diversity index5.8
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4734th of 911 in IA
Population942
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507484th of 911 in IA
Median home value$85,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000833rd of 881 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher3.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%894th of 911 in IA
Broadband access69.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%890th of 909 in IA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%815th of 911 in IA

Measure	52323	Jones	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Veterans	18.2%	8.5%	6.5%	6.2%	99th	13th of 911
Healthcare workers	21.1%	7.9%	9.2%	9.7%	99th	21st of 911
Self-employed workers	41.6%	18%	10.2%	10%	99th	10th of 911
Median age	54.3	42.8	38.6	38.9	98th	92nd of 911
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	67.6%	35.4%	43.9%	51.1%	96th	63rd of 882
Residents 65 and older	26.4%	21.3%	18.1%	17.2%	94th	180th of 911
Housing vacancy	19.3%	7.8%	8.5%	10.1%	93rd	99th of 909
Average commuteWeakness	31.7 min	24.7 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	82nd	93rd of 902
Tech workers	4.1%	0.8%	2.9%	3.8%	69th	80th of 911
Poverty rate	14.2%	12%	11.1%	12.5%	66th	181st of 909
Homeownership rate	73.8%	80.6%	71.7%	65.2%	63rd	710th of 909
Work from home	14.1%	11.9%	11.3%	15.1%	57th	191st of 911
Government workers	10.4%	12.5%	14.5%	14.5%	22nd	644th of 911
Unemployment rateStrength	3.2%	3.6%	3.6%	5.2%	19th	306th of 911
Uninsured rateStrength	3.1%	3.5%	5%	8.4%	13th	518th of 911
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,891	$36,193	$40,877	$44,673	12th	859th of 911
Residents under 18	14.8%	20.2%	22.9%	22%	8th	809th of 911
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.364	0.391	0.444	0.483	5th	632nd of 908
Median household incomeWeakness	$41,425	$73,531	$75,059	$80,734	4th	882nd of 896
Median gross rent	$739	$784	$972	$1,413	4th	531st of 771
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,171	$50,096	$47,712	$49,666	4th	889th of 910
Population density	20/sq mi	36/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	471st of 911
Diversity index	5.8	16	31.4	61.4	2nd	734th of 911
Population	942	20,896	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	484th of 911
Median home value	$85,800	$184,800	$208,000	$332,700	1st	833rd of 881
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.5%	22%	31.4%	35.7%	1st	894th of 911
Broadband accessWeakness	69.6%	87.1%	88.9%	91%	1st	890th of 909
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.6%	5.9%	14.1%	1st	815th 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

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

27%

45–54

17%

55–64

15%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

54.3

Under 18

14.8%

65 and over

26.4%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

5.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 405
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 47.4%
Married couples: 30.9%
Living alone: 49.6%
Veterans (of adults): 18.2%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

37%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

52323

$41,425

Jones Co.

$73,531

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,891

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.364

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

52323

$85,800

Jones Co.

$184,800

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

52323

$739

Jones Co.

$784

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

87%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.8%

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 502
Owner-occupied: 73.8%
Vacant: 19.3%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 6.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 67.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 14.7%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

13%

20–29

27%

30–44

34%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

31.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

29%

Healthcare

21%

Management

16%

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Sales

Computer and math

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Business and finance

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

28%

Construction

27%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Manufacturing

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.8%

Information

0.8%

Wholesale

0.5%

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$31,171

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

41.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	52323	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$35,417	$74,888
Service	$30,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$21,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$28,695	$49,199
Production and transportation	$49,375	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

67%

Some college

15%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.4%

High school graduate or higher: 98.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.4%
Households with broadband: 69.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 48.1%
No internet access: 29.6%
Without health insurance: 3.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Oxford Junction
State: Iowa
County: Jones County
Center point: 41.9844° N, 90.9533° W
Land area: 47 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

52323 spans 3 counties

Jones County78% of land
Clinton County13% of land
Cedar County9% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Oxford Junction1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 52323

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
52362	Wyoming, IA	5.7 mi	816	$72,583	$135,800
52216	Clarence, IA	7.9 mi	1,551	$67,857	$191,900
52254	Lost Nation, IA	7.9 mi	1,004	$64,375	$113,600
52255	Lowden, IA	8.4 mi	980	$71,250	$156,400
52207	Baldwin, IA	9.8 mi	256	$59,250	$71,700
52320	Olin, IA	10 mi	1,425	$62,222	$131,300
52777	Wheatland, IA	11 mi	1,389	$60,250	$158,900
52309	Monmouth, IA	11 mi	443	$56,250	$155,400
52321	Onslow, IA	11 mi	395	$77,708	$131,300
52212	Center Junction, IA	11 mi	601	$110,461	$152,500
52337	Stanwood, IA	12 mi	729	$66,875	$160,100
52312	Morley, IA	15 mi	46	$37,188	$83,800

Questions about 52323

What city is zip code 52323?

52323 is assigned to Oxford Junction, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 52323 in?

52323 is mostly in Jones County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 52323?

About 942 people live in 52323, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 52323 in?

52323 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 52323?

The median household income in 52323 is $41,425.

What zip codes are near 52323?

The closest zip codes to 52323 are 52362, 52216, 52254, 52255, 52207.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52323, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.