52242 ZIP Code — Iowa City, IA

Johnson County, Iowa

ZIP code 52242 is located in Iowa City, Iowa, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 0.72 square miles and serves a population of 4,140 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52242

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $41,776. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

4,140

population

0.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52242 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52242

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52242. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iowa City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52243 Iowa City (0.9 mi) 52240 Iowa City (1.2 mi) 52245 Iowa City (1.8 mi) 52241 Coralville (3.1 mi) 52246 Iowa City (3.3 mi) 52340 Tiffin (7.9 mi) 52317 North Liberty (8.5 mi) 52333 Solon (9.7 mi) 52322 Oxford (10.1 mi) 52327 Riverside (12.3 mi) 52358 West Branch (12.8 mi) 52755 Lone Tree (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,140
Population density	5,750 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	0.72 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.6596
Longitude	-91.5470
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	319

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

4,140

Population

5,750

People per sq mi

19.2

Median age

$41,776

Median household income

$4,610

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,461

15–19

2,049

211

20–24

295

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	0.7%
18 and over	4,111	99.3%
65 and over	20	0.5%
Median age	19.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.1%

Two or more races 6.2%

Asian 4.3%

Black or African American 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,588	85.1%
Two or more races	261	6.2%
Asian	182	4.3%
Black or African American	103	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	76	1.8%
Other race	6	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 46.3%

$50k–$75k 36.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	46.3%
$50k–$75k	36.6%
Median income	$41,776

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	17.1%
Mobile homes	36.6%
Median rooms	1.4
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	36.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	46.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	63.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.1%
1 vehicle	46.3%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.9%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	82.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	7	17.1%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	1.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	97.9%	98.4%
Married	2.0%	1.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.1%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 17.7%

Some college, no degree 45.2%

Associate's degree 20.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	3	0.1%
College / grad school	4,044	99.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 36.3%

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Retail trade 18.6%

Information 2.0%

Public administration 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Professional & management 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.1%
Service	56.5%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.8%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	15.5%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	5.4%
Walk	62.1%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.9

Poverty

All people 24.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.2%
High blood pressure	8.2%
High cholesterol	8.6%
Diabetes	1.4%
Heart disease	1.0%
Stroke	0.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	4.2%
Kidney disease	0.8%
Pulmonary disease	1.8%
Cancer	0.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.2%
Binge drinking	27.9%
No physical activity	15.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	6.4%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	4.5%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.0%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	68.4%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	0.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.6%
Public insurance	4.9%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,140	100.0%
Spanish	14	0.3%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,065	98.2%
Born in same state	4,025	97.2%
Born in different state	1,932	46.7%
Foreign born	40	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	75	1.8%
Not a US citizen	39	52.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	790	19.1%
French	179	4.3%
Polish	151	3.6%
Arab	138	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	93	2.2%
Dutch	42	1%
Norwegian	39	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	1.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52242

What city is ZIP code 52242 in?

ZIP code 52242 is primarily assigned to Iowa City, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52242 in?

ZIP code 52242 falls within Johnson County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52242?

25% of residents in ZIP code 52242 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52242?

The median household income in ZIP code 52242 is $41,776, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 52242?

ZIP code 52242 has an estimated population of 4,140 residents, with a density of 5,782 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52242 in?

ZIP code 52242 observes the CST timezone.