52227 ZIP Code, Ely, IA
52227 is a ZIP code in Ely, Iowa — mostly in Linn County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Johnson County. It covers 29 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52403, 52404 and 52314. 2,996 people live here in 1,123 households. With about 102 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $120,230, well above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ely, IA
- County: Linn County
- Land area: 29 sq mi
- Population: 2,996
- Median household income: $120,230
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,996 |
| Households | 1,123 |
| Median household income | $120,230 |
| Income per person | $49,050 |
| Median age | 38.3 |
| Homeowners | 84.1% |
| Median home value | $341,900 |
| Median rent | $897 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.8% |
| Broadband internet | 94.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.7% |
| $10–15K | 0.4% |
| $15–25K | 0.3% |
| $25–35K | 1.5% |
| $35–50K | 8.5% |
| $50–75K | 13.8% |
| $75–100K | 14.8% |
| $100–150K | 24.5% |
| $150–200K | 22.5% |
| $200K+ | 13.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.9% |
| 10–19 | 13.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–44 | 17.6% |
| 45–54 | 12.5% |
| 55–64 | 11.8% |
| 65–74 | 11.5% |
| 75+ | 2.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 63.1% |
| Owned outright | 20.8% |
| Rented | 15.0% |
| Vacant | 1.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.9% |
| Townhome | 6.8% |
| 2–4 units | 4.9% |
| 5–19 units | 4.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.1% |
Businesses in 52227
37 business establishments with 494 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 9
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52403 — Cedar Rapids city, IA (4.9 mi)
- 52404 — Cedar Rapids city, IA (6.4 mi)
- 52314 — Mount Vernon city, IA (6.9 mi)
- 52401 — Cedar Rapids city, IA (7.2 mi)
- 52333 — Solon city, IA (7.6 mi)
- 52338 — Shueyville city, IA (8.8 mi)
- 52317 — North Liberty city, IA (9.4 mi)
- 52402 — Cedar Rapids city, IA (10 mi)
Areas that include 52227
- Ely, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Linn County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 23: highest median household income in Linn County
- No. 4 of 23: highest median home value in Linn County
- No. 7 of 23: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Linn County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52227, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52227 in?
- 52227 is a Ely, IA mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Ely; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52227 in?
- 52227 is mostly in Linn County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Johnson County.
- What is the population of 52227?
- About 2,996 people (±447), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,089.
- What is the median household income in 52227?
- $120,230 (±$14,055), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 52227?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52227 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52227?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52403 (4.9 mi, Cedar Rapids), 52404 (6.4 mi, Cedar Rapids), 52314 (6.9 mi, Mount Vernon), 52401 (7.2 mi, Cedar Rapids), 52333 (7.6 mi, Solon) and 52338 (8.8 mi, Shueyville).
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