52401 ZIP Code, Cedar Rapids, IA
52401 is a ZIP code in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in Linn County. It covers 1.2 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52402, 52404 and 52405. 2,181 people live here in 1,339 households. At about 1,833 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most households rent (10% own). Median household income is $35,060, well below the Iowa median of $75,059; 40% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cedar Rapids, IA
- County: Linn County
- Land area: 1.2 sq mi
- Population: 2,181
- Median household income: $35,060
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,181 |
| Households | 1,339 |
| Median household income | $35,060 |
| Income per person | $30,890 |
| Median age | 34.4 |
| Homeowners | 9.9% |
| Median home value | $157,100 |
| Median rent | $778 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 6.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 39.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.8% |
| Broadband internet | 82.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.6% |
| $10–15K | 16.3% |
| $15–25K | 12.3% |
| $25–35K | 11.7% |
| $35–50K | 16.1% |
| $50–75K | 15.0% |
| $75–100K | 10.5% |
| $100–150K | 3.3% |
| $150–200K | 4.3% |
| $200K+ | 0.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.0% |
| 10–19 | 5.4% |
| 20–24 | 9.3% |
| 25–34 | 32.0% |
| 35–44 | 13.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 5.6% |
| 75+ | 4.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 5.9% |
| Owned outright | 2.9% |
| Rented | 80.6% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 11.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.7% |
| 5–19 units | 10.3% |
| 20+ units | 72.8% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 52401
470 business establishments with 11,185 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 94
- Finance and Insurance: 76
- Accommodation and Food Services: 57
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 40
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 40
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 32
- Retail Trade: 25
- Information: 25
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52402 — Cedar Rapids city, IA (3.3 mi)
- 52404 — Cedar Rapids city, IA (3.9 mi)
- 52405 — Cedar Rapids city, IA (4.5 mi)
- 52403 — Cedar Rapids city, IA (4.8 mi)
- 52233 — Hiawatha city, IA (5.3 mi)
- 52411 — Cedar Rapids city, IA (6.5 mi)
- 52328 — Robins city, IA (6.7 mi)
- 52227 — Ely city, IA (7.2 mi)
Areas that include 52401
- Cedar Rapids, IA ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Linn County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 23: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Linn County
- No. 3 of 23: lowest median age in Linn County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Cedar Rapids, IA
- No. 2 of 6: lowest median age in Cedar Rapids, IA
- No. 5 of 6: highest median age in Cedar Rapids, IA
- No. 3 of 6: fastest population growth in Cedar Rapids, IA
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52401, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52401 in?
- 52401 is a Cedar Rapids, IA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Cedar Rapids.
- What county is 52401 in?
- 52401 is in Linn County.
- What is the population of 52401?
- About 2,181 people (±311), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,320.
- What is the median household income in 52401?
- $35,060 (±$11,295), 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 52401?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52401 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52401?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52402 (3.3 mi, Cedar Rapids), 52404 (3.9 mi, Cedar Rapids), 52405 (4.5 mi, Cedar Rapids), 52403 (4.8 mi, Cedar Rapids), 52233 (5.3 mi, Hiawatha) and 52411 (6.5 mi, Cedar Rapids).
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