Iowa City, IA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 52240 serves a portion of Iowa City, Iowa, within Johnson County. This community is home to approximately 37,422 residents, with a median age of 45.1 years. The median household income of $60,508 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $278,336 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 75% owner-occupied and 25% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Iowa City is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 106 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 67% and an unemployment rate of 7.7%, 52240 reflects the economic character of Johnson County in Iowa.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 37,422 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,630 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $60,508 | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $278,336 | ↓ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 106 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 26.2% | ↑ 130% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 67% | ↑ 91% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 45.1 yrs | ↑ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 75% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 25% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 16,465 | — |