52540 ZIP Code – Brighton, Iowa
52540 is a small ZIP code in Brighton, Iowa, part of Washington County with a population of approximately 1,230 residents. The median household income of $56,908 is below the Iowa average and below the national average. The median home value of $97,900 is well below the national average, with 77.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $742 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 2.8%, well below the national average. An estimated 17.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. About 18.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 42.8, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 52654, 52585, 52556.
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ZIP 52540 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 52540 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,230 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $97k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $742 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.7% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 52654 – Wayland
- 52585 – Richland
- 52556 – Fairfield
- 52353 – Washington
- 52635 – Lockridge
- 52359 – West Chester
- 52580 – Packwood
- 52248 – Keota
- 52647 – Olds
- 52652 – Swedesburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52654 | WAYLAND | 1,522 | $80,313 |
| 52585 | RICHLAND | 795 | $71,343 |
| 52556 | FAIRFIELD | 11,647 | $49,840 |
| 52353 | WASHINGTON | 8,930 | $60,409 |
| 52635 | LOCKRIDGE | 946 | $63,088 |