52227 ZIP Code — Ely, IA

Linn County, Iowa

ZIP code 52227 is located in Ely, Iowa, within Linn County. It covers approximately 29.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,825 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52227

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 $292,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $98,859. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 30% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52227 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,825

population

29.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52227 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52227

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52227. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ely	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52403 Cedar Rapids (5 mi) 52314 Mount Vernon (5.7 mi) 52401 Cedar Rapids (7.1 mi) 52404 Cedar Rapids (7.7 mi) 52333 Solon (8.4 mi) 52498 Cedar Rapids (8.5 mi) 52497 Cedar Rapids (8.5 mi) 52499 Cedar Rapids (8.5 mi) 52338 Swisher (9 mi) 52402 Cedar Rapids (10 mi) 52253 Lisbon (10.3 mi) 52317 North Liberty (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,825
Population density	96 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	29.40 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	41.9028
Longitude	-91.5569
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	27.5%	36.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	39.0%	23.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.1%	6.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,825

Population

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$98,859

Median household income

$46,070

Per capita income

$292,300

Median home value

$923

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

4.1%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

946

Housing units

37.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

5–9

107

10–14

15–19

20–24

193

25–34

172

208

35–44

186

196

45–54

174

55–59

107

60–64

181

65–74

161

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	667	23.6%
18 and over	2,158	76.4%
65 and over	437	15.5%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Asian 1.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,735	96.5%
Asian	36	1.3%
Two or more races	25	0.9%
Black or African American	23	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.3%
Other race	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.5%	36.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	39.0%	23.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.1%	6.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	21.9%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$98,859

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 31.3%

$500k–$1M 12.3%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$292,300
Median rent / month	$923
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	2.4%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.4%
2010–2019	15.0%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	0.3%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	25.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	29.2%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.4%
Electricity	20.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
Wood	3.2%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	674	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	92	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	206	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	139	12.5%
Households with children under 18	329	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	296	26.6%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	23.4%
Married	62.1%	62.1%
Separated	0.3%	0.9%
Widowed	4.0%	2.2%
Divorced	6.4%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 16.0%

Bachelor's degree 27.4%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	37.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	11.6%
Kindergarten	25	4.0%
Elementary school	287	46.4%
High school	146	23.6%
College / grad school	89	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Construction 13.2%

Retail trade 7.4%

Professional & management 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Other services 1.8%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.1%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 4.1%

Under 18 years 6.2%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 22.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	28.5%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	20.9%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	24.0%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	7.8%
No health insurance	7.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	72.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.3%
Public insurance	25.2%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,633	93.2%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,789	98.7%
Born in same state	2,760	97.7%
Born in different state	2,264	80.1%
Foreign born	29	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	1.3%
Not a US citizen	14	38.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	386	13.7%
French	171	6.1%
Polish	132	4.7%
Arab	86	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	1.2%
Dutch	20	0.7%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52227

What city is ZIP code 52227 in?

ZIP code 52227 is primarily assigned to Ely, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52227 in?

ZIP code 52227 falls within Linn County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52227 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 52227 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 52227?

ZIP code 52227 has an estimated population of 2,825 residents, with a density of 96 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52227?

The median household income in ZIP code 52227 is $98,859, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52227?

The median home value in ZIP code 52227 is $292,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 52227 in?

ZIP code 52227 observes the CST timezone.