52214 ZIP Code — Central City, IA

Linn County, Iowa

ZIP code 52214 is located in Central City, Iowa, within Linn County. It covers approximately 90.16 square miles and serves a population of 2,790 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52214

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($78,897) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52214 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,790

population

90.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52214 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52214

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52214. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Central City	Acceptable
Central City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52202 Alburnett (6.2 mi) 52218 Coggon (8.1 mi) 52302 Marion (9.4 mi) 52336 Springville (9.5 mi) 52330 Ryan (12.4 mi) 52233 Hiawatha (12.6 mi) 52213 Center Point (12.9 mi) 52402 Cedar Rapids (13.4 mi) 52205 Anamosa (13.4 mi) 52497 Cedar Rapids (13.9 mi) 52498 Cedar Rapids (13.9 mi) 52499 Cedar Rapids (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,790
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	90.16 sq mi
Water area	1.18 sq mi
Latitude	42.1877
Longitude	-91.5204
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	29.5%	36.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	23.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	9.5%	6.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,790

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$78,897

Median household income

$47,108

Per capita income

$228,400

Median home value

$929

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,178

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

135

147

35–44

168

189

45–54

216

55–59

142

60–64

162

153

65–74

176

75–84

112

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	588	21.1%
18 and over	2,202	78.9%
65 and over	585	21.0%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,743	97.7%
Two or more races	23	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.6%
Asian	16	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	36.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	23.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	9.5%	6.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 12.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	12.5%
Median income	$78,897

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 18.6%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$228,400
Median rent / month	$929
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	30.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	46.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.4%
Electricity	10.3%
Propane / LP gas	41.6%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	760	66.5%
Cohabiting couple	86	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	141	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	156	13.6%
Households with children under 18	317	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	424	37.1%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	20.5%
Married	70.0%	64.9%
Separated	1.1%	1.9%
Widowed	1.6%	5.3%
Divorced	5.7%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	10.5%
Kindergarten	20	3.8%
Elementary school	250	47.5%
High school	141	26.8%
College / grad school	60	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.3%

Finance & real estate 16.0%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Professional & management 8.7%

Construction 8.6%

Retail trade 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Other services 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 20.6%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 37.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	185	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.7%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,645	94.8%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,770	99.3%
Born in same state	2,763	99.0%
Born in different state	2,371	85.0%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	20	0.7%
Not a US citizen	16	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	289	10.4%
French	284	10.2%
Polish	158	5.7%
Arab	96	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	78	2.8%
Dutch	30	1.1%
Irish	9	0.3%
German	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	93.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52214

What city is ZIP code 52214 in?

ZIP code 52214 is primarily assigned to Central City, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52214 in?

ZIP code 52214 falls within Linn County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52214 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 52214 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52214 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 52214 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 52214?

ZIP code 52214 has an estimated population of 2,790 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52214?

The median home value in ZIP code 52214 is $228,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 52214 in?

ZIP code 52214 observes the CST timezone.