52242 ZIP Code, Iowa City, IA
52242 is a ZIP code in Iowa City, Iowa in Johnson County. It covers 0.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52245, 52246 and 52240. 4,688 people live here in 21 households. At about 6,547 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and most households rent (0% own).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Iowa City, IA
- County: Johnson County
- Land area: 0.7 sq mi
- Population: 4,688
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,688 |
| Households | 21 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $4,779 |
| Median age | 19.1 |
| Homeowners | 0.0% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 12.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 0.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 77.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 62.5% |
| Broadband internet | 61.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 38.1% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 61.9% |
| $50–75K | 0.0% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 84.2% |
| 20–24 | 13.8% |
| 25–34 | 1.3% |
| 35–44 | 0.2% |
| 45–54 | 0.0% |
| 55–64 | 0.1% |
| 65–74 | 0.4% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 0.0% |
| Owned outright | 0.0% |
| Rented | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 0.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 61.9% |
| 20+ units | 38.1% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 52242
23 business establishments with 13,387 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Utilities: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52245 — Iowa City city, IA (1.8 mi)
- 52246 — Iowa City city, IA (2.9 mi)
- 52240 — Iowa City city, IA (3.2 mi)
- 52241 — Coralville city, IA (3.7 mi)
- 52235 — Hills city, IA (5.9 mi)
- 52340 — Tiffin city, IA (7.5 mi)
- 52317 — North Liberty city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 52333 — Solon city, IA (10.1 mi)
Areas that include 52242
- Iowa City, IA ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Johnson County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 16: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Johnson County
- No. 1 of 16: lowest median age in Johnson County
- No. 1 of 16: fastest population growth in Johnson County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52242, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52242 in?
- 52242 is a Iowa City, IA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Iowa City.
- What county is 52242 in?
- 52242 is in Johnson County.
- What is the population of 52242?
- About 4,688 people (±225), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,657.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 52242?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52242 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52242?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52245 (1.8 mi, Iowa City), 52246 (2.9 mi, Iowa City), 52240 (3.2 mi, Iowa City), 52241 (3.7 mi, Coralville), 52235 (5.9 mi, Hills) and 52340 (7.5 mi, Tiffin).
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