Iowa City, IA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
52240	Standard	34,224	32.01%
52241	Standard	22,319	20.88%	Iowa City,Oakdale
52242	Standard	5,657	5.29%
52243	Unique	0	0.00%	American College Testing
52244	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
52245	Standard	21,874	20.46%
52246	Standard	22,829	21.35%	University Heights

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Population & Demographics

Iowa City, IA has 108,013 residents, with an average household size of 2.2. The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (3.6%) and 35-39 (4.1%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 8.1%. Those born outside the United States make up 12.2% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	84,584
Total Households:	34,181
Total Housing Units:	47,440
Average Household Size:	2.23
Average Family Size:	3.33

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	74,828
Total Households:	30,291
Total Housing Units:	32,854
Average Household Size:	2.21
Average Family Size:	3.49

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	95,910	96,957	98,665	100,523	101,822	102,311	103,819	105,618	107,012	107,752	107,022	107,537	108,013
Decennial Census	96,420	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	106,903	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 28.1

Male Median Age: 28.3

Female Median Age: 28.2

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	2,676	2,739	2,559	3,341	10,004	5,602	4,032	3,340	2,935	2,478	2,447	2,311	2,420	2,219	1,768	1,016	601	478
Female	2,658	2,502	2,384	4,159	11,102	4,719	3,591	3,100	2,612	2,276	2,365	2,426	2,701	2,516	1,958	1,180	780	908
Total	5,334	5,241	4,943	7,500	21,106	10,321	7,623	6,440	5,547	4,754	4,812	4,737	5,121	4,735	3,726	2,196	1,381	1,386

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	61,978	72.36%
Black:	8,023	9.37%
Hispanic:*	6,699	7.82%
Asian:	5,782	6.75%
American Indian:	181	0.21%
Hawaiian:	18	0.02%
Other:	2,966	3.46%
Total:	85,647	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	41,503	49.07%	28.3 years
Females:	43,081	50.93%	28.2 years
Total:	84,584	100%	28.1 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	36,675	49.01%	27.5 years
Females:	38,153	50.99%	26.7 years
Total:	74,828	100%	27.1 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	92,880	85.99%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,546	1.43%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	5,711	5.29%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	7,876	12.58%
Total Population:	108,013	100%
Total Native Population:	94,426	87.42%
Total Foreign-born Population:	13,587	12.58%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Iowa City, IA have an average household income of $63,165 (lower than the State by 13.6%, and lower than the Nation by 19.6%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($114,786 vs $40,916). Employment participation is much higher than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is lower than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$48,272	$48,901	$48,326	$50,013	$50,480	$51,386	$53,091	$55,463	$54,916	$56,139	$59,404	$57,855	$63,165
Median Family Income	$75,016	$77,317	$77,323	$79,162	$80,719	$85,054	$88,431	$91,143	$93,369	$94,005	$103,744	$110,740	$114,786
Median NonFamily Income	$27,977	$28,900	$28,736	$29,351	$28,287	$27,314	$30,230	$31,065	$32,253	$32,502	$34,724	$37,730	$40,916
Median Male Income	$48,266	$49,894	$50,435	$51,140	$49,519	$51,473	$50,480	$51,578	$53,244	$55,943	$50,952	$52,079	$53,772
Median Female Income	$41,211	$41,309	$42,122	$42,666	$43,864	$37,483	$38,890	$39,402	$39,231	$37,659	$48,296	$43,217	$44,968

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	60,268	65.31%
Unemployed:	2,423	2.63%
Not In Labor Force:	29,588	32.06%
Total:	92,279	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	30,018	49.81%
Service:	11,012	18.27%
Sales and Office:	10,474	17.38%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,397	3.98%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	6,367	10.56%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	60,268	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Iowa City, IA, the median home value is $287,166 - much higher than the State by 46.6%, and up $52,533 (22.4%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,109 per month - much higher than the State by 16.9%, and up $115 (11.6%) since 2020. Most renters in Iowa City pay under $1,000 (42.1%). About 42.1% pay under $1,000 and 11.7% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.3% (61.5% have a mortgage) and renters make up 53.7% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$186,933	$189,333	$189,533	$193,433	$194,566	$200,666	$209,966	$211,200	$224,400	$234,633	$242,600	$270,333	$287,166

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	870	4.03%
$500 to $999:	8,161	37.84%
$1,000 to $1,499:	7,575	35.12%
$1,500 to $1,999:	2,517	11.67%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,374	6.37%
$2,500 to $2,999:	315	1.46%
$3,000 or more:	304	1.41%
No Rent:	450	2.09%
Total:	21,566	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$820	$814	$834	$871	$870	$887	$942	$975	$980	$994	$1,058	$1,105	$1,109

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	13,794	31.08%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	9,023	20.33%
Renter Occupied:	21,566	48.59%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	44,383	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	44,383	92.10%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,806	7.90%
Total Housing Units:	48,189	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

60.7% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (30.9%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 96.8%, which is above the state rate (93.2%). The share of people in poverty is 8.8%, which is slightly above the state rate (6.9%) and about the same as the national rate (8.7%), about the same as 2011 and about the same as its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,143	1.86%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,515	2.47%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	9,153	14.89%
Some college, no degree:	9,796	15.94%
Associate's degree:	4,079	6.64%
Bachelor's degree:	18,891	30.74%
Graduate or professional degree:	16,882	27.47%
Total:	61,459	100%
High school graduate or higher:	58,801	95.68%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	35,773	58.21%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	83,671	70.23%
Public Insurance:	29,756	24.98%
No Insurance:	5,713	4.80%
Total:	119,140	100%
Has Health Insurance:	113,427	95.20%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	8.7%	9.0%	9.0%	8.8%	9.0%	8.6%	7.9%	8.7%	8.7%	9.3%	9.1%	9.2%	8.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	1,618	3.87%
Kindergarten:	1,094	2.62%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	6,782	16.22%
High school (grades 9-12):	3,647	8.72%
College or graduate school:	28,677	68.58%
Total:	41,818	100%
Early Childhood:	2,712	6.49%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	11,523	27.56%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	5 Standard, 1 PO Box, 1 Unique [See All]
County:	Johnson County, IA
Area Code:	319
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	74,828 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Iowa City, IA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	41.6379, -91.5115
Land Area:	181.44 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ia-iowa-city.asp

White:	54,277	72.09%
Black:	7,664	10.18%
Hispanic:*	5,451	7.24%
Asian:	5,482	7.28%
American Indian:	132	0.18%
Hawaiian:	12	0.02%
Other:	2,270	3.02%
Total:	75,288	100%

Native, born in the United States:	64,836	86.14%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,227	1.63%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	3,672	4.88%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	5,529	12.22%
Total Population:	75,264	100%
Total Native Population:	66,063	87.78%
Total Foreign-born Population:	9,201	12.22%

Employed:	43,048	65.34%
Unemployed:	1,902	2.89%
Not In Labor Force:	20,931	31.77%
Total:	65,881	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	21,030	48.85%
Service:	8,395	19.50%
Sales and Office:	7,703	17.89%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,680	3.90%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	4,240	9.85%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	43,048	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Iowa City, IA

Sources & References

Less than $500:	708	4.28%
$500 to $999:	6,110	36.97%
$1,000 to $1,499:	5,389	32.61%
$1,500 to $1,999:	2,109	12.76%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,285	7.78%
$2,500 to $2,999:	304	1.84%
$3,000 or more:	302	1.83%
No Rent:	320	1.94%
Total:	16,527	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	8,762	28.47%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,491	17.84%
Renter Occupied:	16,527	53.69%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	30,780	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	30,780	90.92%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,075	9.08%
Total Housing Units:	33,855	100%

Less than 9th grade:	559	1.42%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	699	1.78%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,411	13.75%
Some college, no degree:	6,355	16.15%
Associate's degree:	2,453	6.23%
Bachelor's degree:	12,228	31.07%
Graduate or professional degree:	11,650	29.60%
Total:	39,355	100%
High school graduate or higher:	38,097	96.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	23,878	60.67%

Private Insurance:	59,755	72.38%
Public Insurance:	19,066	23.09%
No Insurance:	3,741	4.53%
Total:	82,562	100%
Has Health Insurance:	78,821	95.47%

Nursery School, Preschool:	1,052	3.14%
Kindergarten:	487	1.46%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,311	12.88%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,138	6.39%
College or graduate school:	25,472	76.13%
Total:	33,460	100%
Early Childhood:	1,539	4.60%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,936	20.73%

# Residential Mailboxes:	37,600Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,914Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	44,421Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	17,235Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	11,799Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,734Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$548,567,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$2,228,586,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	41,123Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Iowa City, IASource: Census
CBSA Number:	26980Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	177,420Source: Census
MSA:	Iowa City, IA MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	181.44 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.508 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	38595Source: Census
Place Name:	Iowa City city; IowaSource: Census