52405 ZIP Code — Cedar Rapids, IA
Linn County, Iowa
ZIP code 52405 is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, within Linn County. It covers approximately 14.98 square miles and serves a population of 26,259 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.
About ZIP code 52405
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $64,279. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 52405 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
26,259
population
14.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52405 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52405
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52405. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
52411 Cedar Rapids (4.5 mi)
52401 Cedar Rapids (5.1 mi)
52402 Cedar Rapids (5.3 mi)
52233 Hiawatha (5.7 mi)
52404 Cedar Rapids (5.7 mi)
52499 Cedar Rapids (5.8 mi)
52498 Cedar Rapids (5.8 mi)
52497 Cedar Rapids (5.8 mi)
52228 Fairfax (6.5 mi)
52324 Palo (6.7 mi)
52206 Atkins (7.2 mi)
52351 Walford (8.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,259 |
| Population density | 1,753 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 113 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9879 |
| Longitude | -91.7525 |
| 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 | 39.3% | 36.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 33.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 23.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 6.4% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
26,259
Population
1,753
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$64,279
Median household income
$37,181
Per capita income
$165,300
Median home value
$943
Median monthly rent
75.9%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
9,429
Housing units
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
753
Under 5
767
546
5–9
557
765
10–14
780
621
15–19
633
968
20–24
986
1,915
25–34
1,950
1,558
35–44
1,587
1,507
45–54
1,534
962
55–59
979
846
60–64
862
1,399
65–74
1,424
761
75–84
774
409
85+
416
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,026 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 21,233 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,183 | 19.7% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Black or African American
8.2%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Asian
2.1%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,757 | 81% |
| Black or African American | 2,204 | 8.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,462 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 594 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 576 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 243 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.3% | 36.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 33.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 23.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 6.4% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $64,279 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
6.6%
$100k–$150k
28.3%
$150k–$200k
31.0%
$200k–$300k
23.1%
$300k–$500k
7.4%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,300 |
| Median rent / month | $943 |
| Owner occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter occupied | 24.1% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 72.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 21.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.6% |
| Electricity | 17.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,172 | 45.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 965 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,133 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,192 | 27.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,788 | 24.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,625 | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.3% | 28.8% |
| Married | 51.1% | 45.8% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
32.7%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
14.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 177 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 337 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,047 | 42.2% |
| High school | 1,182 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,102 | 22.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.4%
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Retail trade
11.9%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Professional & management
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Construction
5.6%
Other services
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Public administration
2.0%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.4% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 23.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.8% |
| Production & transportation | 19.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.5% |
| Government | 8.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.2% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
18.2%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
22.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 33.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 8.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,676 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.2% |
| Public insurance | 39.6% |
| No insurance | 3.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,739 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 837 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 201 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 177 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 201 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,623 | 93.8% |
| Born in same state | 24,518 | 93.4% |
| Born in different state | 19,376 | 73.8% |
| Foreign born | 105 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,636 | 6.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 987 | 60.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,407 | 13% |
| French | 2,382 | 9.1% |
| Polish | 1,052 | 4% |
| Arab | 627 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 434 | 1.7% |
| Dutch | 253 | 1% |
| German | 65 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 61 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.6% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52405
What city is ZIP code 52405 in?
ZIP code 52405 is primarily assigned to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52405 in?
ZIP code 52405 falls within Linn County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52405?
The median home value in ZIP code 52405 is $165,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 52405?
ZIP code 52405 has an estimated population of 26,259 residents, with a density of 1,754 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52405?
The median household income in ZIP code 52405 is $64,279, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52405 in?
ZIP code 52405 observes the CST timezone.