52318 ZIP Code — Norway, IA

Benton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52318 is located in Norway, Iowa, within Benton County. It covers approximately 34.95 square miles and serves a population of 1,045 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52318

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 $185,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,682. 31% 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 21 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 52318 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,045

population

34.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52318 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52318

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52318. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52351 Walford (3.2 mi) 52203 Amana (5.2 mi) 52354 Watkins (5.3 mi) 52228 Fairfax (5.3 mi) 52206 Atkins (6.3 mi) 52204 Amana (6.3 mi) 52315 Newhall (8.6 mi) 52404 Cedar Rapids (9.6 mi) 52405 Cedar Rapids (9.8 mi) 52338 Swisher (10.6 mi) 52209 Blairstown (10.7 mi) 52334 South Amana (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,045
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	34.95 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.8906
Longitude	-91.8905
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	27.4%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	46.5%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,045

Population

People per sq mi

51.5

Median age

$95,682

Median household income

$41,435

Per capita income

$185,000

Median home value

$1,067

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

1.2%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

378

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	191	18.3%
18 and over	854	81.7%
65 and over	206	19.7%
Median age	51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,045	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.4%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	46.5%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 31.3%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	31.3%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$95,682

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 29.8%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,000
Median rent / month	$1,067
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	94.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	42.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	13.0%
2 vehicles	47.9%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.1%
Electricity	23.5%
Propane / LP gas	25.1%
Fuel oil	4.0%
Wood	4.7%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	281	66.6%
Cohabiting couple	15	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	101	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	25	5.9%
Households with children under 18	97	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	143	33.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	16.8%
Married	57.5%	75.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	3.2%
Divorced	14.7%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 19.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	11.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	99	55.6%
High school	35	19.7%
College / grad school	23	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Retail trade 10.8%

Wholesale trade 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Construction 8.7%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Other services 2.6%

Professional & management 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.1%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 1.2%

Under 18 years 1.0%

18 and over 1.3%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	71.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	15.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.4%
Public insurance	29.0%
No insurance	0.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,002	95.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,045	100.0%
Born in same state	1,044	99.9%
Born in different state	967	92.5%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	129	12.3%
French	95	9.1%
Arab	60	5.7%
Polish	51	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	1.6%
Dutch	8	0.8%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	99.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52318

What city is ZIP code 52318 in?

ZIP code 52318 is primarily assigned to Norway, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52318 in?

ZIP code 52318 falls within Benton County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52318 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 52318 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52318 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 52318 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52318?

The median home value in ZIP code 52318 is $185,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 52318?

ZIP code 52318 has an estimated population of 1,045 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52318 in?

ZIP code 52318 observes the CST timezone.