52235 ZIP Code — Hills, IA
Johnson County, Iowa
ZIP code 52235 is located in Hills, Iowa, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 2.15 square miles and serves a population of 889 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.
About ZIP code 52235
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $214,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $78,406. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
889
population
2.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52235 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52235
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52235. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hills | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 889 |
| Population density | 413 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5546 |
| Longitude | -91.5353 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 319 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.8% | 41.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.9% | 27.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.9% | 23.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.4% | 7.9% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
889
Population
413
People per sq mi
40.8
Median age
$78,406
Median household income
$37,458
Per capita income
$214,100
Median home value
$1,179
Median monthly rent
65.4%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unemployment
297
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
22
Under 5
23
23
5–9
25
19
10–14
19
10
15–19
11
46
20–24
48
73
25–34
76
63
35–44
67
31
45–54
33
20
55–59
21
27
60–64
28
59
65–74
62
32
75–84
33
9
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 148 | 16.6% |
| 18 and over | 741 | 83.4% |
| 65 and over | 204 | 22.9% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Black or African American
2.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
Other race
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 813 | 87.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 21 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.8% | 41.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.9% | 27.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.9% | 23.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.4% | 7.9% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
1.0%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
27.1%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 27.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $78,406 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
5.7%
$150k–$200k
31.8%
$200k–$300k
55.2%
$300k–$500k
4.2%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $214,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,179 |
| Owner occupied | 65.4% |
| Renter occupied | 34.6% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 59.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.9% |
| 3 or more | 19.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.7% |
| Electricity | 21.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 197 | 49.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 51 | 12.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 64 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 87 | 21.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 109 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 117 | 29.3% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 27.3% |
| Married | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
35.1%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
21.6%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 1.7% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 1.1% |
| Elementary school | 66 | 37.1% |
| High school | 35 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 72 | 40.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.2%
Retail trade
12.0%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Other services
9.0%
Construction
7.3%
Professional & management
6.4%
Wholesale trade
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Information
2.8%
Public administration
2.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 16.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.8% |
| Government | 22.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.2% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.2% |
| Work from home | 13.6% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
5.4%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 28 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 25.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.6% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 844 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 15 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 12 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 874 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 869 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 713 | 80.2% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 20.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 114 | 12.8% |
| Italian | 105 | 11.8% |
| Arab | 88 | 9.9% |
| Dutch | 35 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 13 | 1.5% |
| English | 9 | 1% |
| German | 4 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.9% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52235
What city is ZIP code 52235 in?
ZIP code 52235 is primarily assigned to Hills, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52235 in?
ZIP code 52235 falls within Johnson County, Iowa.
What is the population of ZIP code 52235?
ZIP code 52235 has an estimated population of 889 residents, with a density of 414 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52235?
The median home value in ZIP code 52235 is $214,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52235?
The median household income in ZIP code 52235 is $78,406, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52235 in?
ZIP code 52235 observes the CST timezone.