52247 ZIP Code, Kalona, IA
52247 is a ZIP code in Kalona, Iowa — mostly in Johnson County (55% of its land), with smaller parts in Washington County. It covers 81 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52356, 52327 and 52235. 5,914 people live here in 2,115 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $91,450, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Kalona, IA
- County: Johnson County
- Land area: 81 sq mi
- Population: 5,914
- Median household income: $91,450
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,914 |
| Households | 2,115 |
| Median household income | $91,450 |
| Income per person | $41,555 |
| Median age | 34.8 |
| Homeowners | 71.7% |
| Median home value | $298,900 |
| Median rent | $845 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% |
| Broadband internet | 85.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 18.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.6% |
| $10–15K | 1.7% |
| $15–25K | 2.6% |
| $25–35K | 6.7% |
| $35–50K | 10.7% |
| $50–75K | 13.9% |
| $75–100K | 14.7% |
| $100–150K | 23.4% |
| $150–200K | 12.3% |
| $200K+ | 10.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.8% |
| 10–19 | 13.3% |
| 20–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 14.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.0% |
| 45–54 | 9.4% |
| 55–64 | 11.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 42.6% |
| Owned outright | 26.0% |
| Rented | 26.8% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.8% |
| Townhome | 7.5% |
| 2–4 units | 9.3% |
| 5–19 units | 2.7% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 6.2% |
Businesses in 52247
167 business establishments with 1,663 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 31
- Retail Trade: 26
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 19
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 14
- Manufacturing: 13
- Transportation and Warehousing: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 9
- Finance and Insurance: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52356 — Wellman city, IA (7.1 mi)
- 52327 — Riverside city, IA (7.8 mi)
- 52235 — Hills city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 52246 — Iowa City city, IA (11.1 mi)
- 52325 — Parnell city, IA (11.4 mi)
- 52322 — Oxford city, IA (12.2 mi)
- 52359 — West Chester city, IA (12.2 mi)
- 52340 — Tiffin city, IA (13.1 mi)
Areas that include 52247
- Kalona, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Frytown, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Johnson County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Washington County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 16: highest share of households with children in Johnson County
- No. 5 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) 52247, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52247 in?
- 52247 is a Kalona, IA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Kalona and 1% lies inside Frytown; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52247 in?
- 52247 is mostly in Johnson County (55% of its land), with smaller parts in Washington County.
- What is the population of 52247?
- About 5,914 people (±609), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,976.
- What is the median household income in 52247?
- $91,450 (±$10,681), 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 52247?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52247 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52247?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52356 (7.1 mi, Wellman), 52327 (7.8 mi, Riverside), 52235 (10.7 mi, Hills), 52246 (11.1 mi, Iowa City), 52325 (11.4 mi, Parnell) and 52322 (12.2 mi, Oxford).
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