52404 ZIP Code — Cedar Rapids, IA
Linn County, Iowa
ZIP code 52404 is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, within Linn County. It covers approximately 56.64 square miles and serves a population of 41,433 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.
About ZIP code 52404
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $61,783.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,433
population
56.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52404 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52404
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52404. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | Acceptable |
| Cedar Rapids | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
52228 Fairfax (4.3 mi)
52401 Cedar Rapids (5 mi)
52405 Cedar Rapids (5.7 mi)
52338 Swisher (5.8 mi)
52351 Walford (6.9 mi)
52498 Cedar Rapids (7.4 mi)
52497 Cedar Rapids (7.4 mi)
52499 Cedar Rapids (7.4 mi)
52227 Ely (7.7 mi)
52403 Cedar Rapids (7.9 mi)
52402 Cedar Rapids (8.1 mi)
52318 Norway (9.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,433 |
| Population density | 732 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 113 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 56.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9124 |
| Longitude | -91.7063 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 319 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.9% | 36.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 33.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 23.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 6.4% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
41,433
Population
732
People per sq mi
33.9
Median age
$61,783
Median household income
$32,289
Per capita income
$155,700
Median home value
$858
Median monthly rent
67.6%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
13,803
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,501
Under 5
1,550
1,295
5–9
1,336
1,359
10–14
1,403
1,497
15–19
1,545
1,546
20–24
1,595
3,228
25–34
3,331
2,882
35–44
2,975
2,147
45–54
2,215
1,134
55–59
1,170
1,080
60–64
1,115
1,670
65–74
1,724
688
75–84
711
362
85+
374
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,145 | 24.5% |
| 18 and over | 31,288 | 75.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,529 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 33.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.1%
Black or African American
10.4%
Two or more races
7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,952 | 77.1% |
| Black or African American | 4,440 | 10.4% |
| Two or more races | 3,014 | 7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,333 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 536 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 428 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 63 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.9% | 36.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 33.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.6% | 23.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 6.4% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $61,783 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.2%
$50k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
25.3%
$150k–$200k
21.8%
$200k–$300k
19.1%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,700 |
| Median rent / month | $858 |
| Owner occupied | 67.6% |
| Renter occupied | 32.4% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 52.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.2% |
| Mobile homes | 8.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 18.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.5% |
| Electricity | 21.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,188 | 35.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,755 | 10.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,412 | 25.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,049 | 29.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,201 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,855 | 22.2% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.1% | 35.3% |
| Married | 40.5% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
33.0%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 767 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 760 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 4,114 | 38.9% |
| High school | 2,252 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,674 | 25.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Manufacturing
16.9%
Retail trade
11.1%
Professional & management
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Construction
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Other services
2.6%
Public administration
2.2%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.2% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 19.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.6% |
| Government | 10.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.6% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
16.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.6% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 22.9% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,131 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.9% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,382 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 1,483 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 179 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 681 | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 325 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,622 | 93.2% |
| Born in same state | 38,409 | 92.7% |
| Born in different state | 29,790 | 71.9% |
| Foreign born | 213 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,811 | 6.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 864 | 30.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,884 | 14.2% |
| French | 2,794 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 1,446 | 3.5% |
| Polish | 1,304 | 3.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 466 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 142 | 0.3% |
| German | 34 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 17 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52404
What city is ZIP code 52404 in?
ZIP code 52404 is primarily assigned to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52404 in?
ZIP code 52404 falls within Linn County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52404?
The median home value in ZIP code 52404 is $155,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 52404?
ZIP code 52404 has an estimated population of 41,433 residents, with a density of 731 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52404?
The median household income in ZIP code 52404 is $61,783, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52404 in?
ZIP code 52404 observes the CST timezone.