52242 ZIP Code – Iowa City, Iowa
ZIP code 52242 is a small ZIP code located in Iowa City, Iowa, within Johnson County with a population of approximately 4,140 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $41,776, which is well below the Iowa average and well below the national figure. Housing consists of 100% apartments (stable).
At 10.1%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 44.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 0.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 52245, 52246, 52240.
ZIP Code 52242 Data
Population
4,140
Median Household Income
$41,776
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
19.2
Unemployment Rate
10.1%
Poverty Rate
44.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
County
Johnson County
State
Iowa
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ZIP 52242 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 52242 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,140 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 19.2 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 44.7% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 0.0% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 52245 – Iowa City
- 52246 – Iowa City
- 52240 – Iowa City
- 52241 – Coralville
- 52235 – Hills
- 52340 – Tiffin
- 52317 – North Liberty
- 52333 – Solon
- 52322 – Oxford
- 52358 – West Branch
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52245 | IOWA CITY | 22,088 | $75,455 |
| 52246 | IOWA CITY | 22,340 | $51,627 |
| 52240 | IOWA CITY | 36,475 | $52,727 |
| 52241 | CORALVILLE | 22,494 | $67,691 |
| 52235 | HILLS | 889 | $78,406 |