52324 ZIP Code — Palo, IA
Linn County, Iowa
ZIP code 52324 is located in Palo, Iowa, within Linn County. It covers approximately 41.86 square miles and serves a population of 2,139 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.
About ZIP code 52324
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $305,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $113,098. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,139
population
41.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52324 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52324
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52324. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Palo | Acceptable |
| Palo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
52411 Cedar Rapids (4 mi)
52332 Shellsburg (4.8 mi)
52233 Hiawatha (6.3 mi)
52405 Cedar Rapids (6.7 mi)
52213 Center Point (7.8 mi)
52206 Atkins (8 mi)
52402 Cedar Rapids (8.2 mi)
52497 Cedar Rapids (9.6 mi)
52499 Cedar Rapids (9.6 mi)
52498 Cedar Rapids (9.6 mi)
52315 Newhall (10 mi)
52202 Alburnett (10.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,139 |
| Population density | 51 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 113 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 41.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0774 |
| Longitude | -91.8053 |
| 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 | 17.3% | 36.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 33.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.7% | 23.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 6.4% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
2,139
Population
51
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$113,098
Median household income
$43,405
Per capita income
$305,400
Median home value
$878
Median monthly rent
90.3%
Home ownership
3.4%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
717
Housing units
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
107
Under 5
91
63
5–9
54
81
10–14
70
66
15–19
57
36
20–24
30
172
25–34
148
169
35–44
145
177
45–54
151
69
55–59
60
43
60–64
36
102
65–74
87
67
75–84
58
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 556 | 26.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,583 | 74.0% |
| 65 and over | 314 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.4%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1.4%
Black or African American
0.4%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
Other race
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,027 | 94.4% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 3% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.3% | 36.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 33.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.7% | 23.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 6.4% | 5.0% |
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
0.9%
$25k–$35k
0.4%
$35k–$50k
2.3%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
19.2%
$100k–$150k
32.0%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 0.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 0.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 2.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 32.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $113,098 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
3.2%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k–$300k
33.4%
$300k–$500k
39.5%
$500k–$1M
11.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $305,400 |
| Median rent / month | $878 |
| Owner occupied | 90.3% |
| Renter occupied | 9.7% |
| Vacant | 1.0% |
| Single-family detached | 98.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 24.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.7% |
| 3 or more | 38.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.3% |
| Electricity | 24.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.2% |
| Wood | 3.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 576 | 73.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 93 | 11.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 66 | 8.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 50 | 6.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 281 | 35.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 185 | 23.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.0% | 18.8% |
| Married | 67.3% | 70.2% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
0.8%
HS graduate
27.6%
Some college, no degree
27.6%
Associate's degree
15.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 19 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 24 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 200 | 48.3% |
| High school | 113 | 27.3% |
| College / grad school | 58 | 14.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Manufacturing
15.9%
Construction
13.1%
Professional & management
10.5%
Retail trade
9.4%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Public administration
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Other services
2.0%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.3% |
| Service | 10.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.1% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.3% |
| Government | 8.9% |
| Self-employed | 1.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.7% |
| Carpool | 3.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 15.8% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
3.4%
Under 18 years
4.0%
18 and over
3.2%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 23.6% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 7.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 73.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 8.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 103 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.9% |
| 18–64 years | 4.3% |
| 65 and over | 22.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.3% |
| Public insurance | 21.3% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,941 | 90.7% |
| Spanish | 31 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 4 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 27 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,096 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 2,081 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 1,709 | 79.9% |
| Foreign born | 15 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 43 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 23 | 53.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 320 | 15% |
| French | 201 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 76 | 3.6% |
| Polish | 71 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 33 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0.8% |
| German | 4 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52324
What city is ZIP code 52324 in?
ZIP code 52324 is primarily assigned to Palo, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52324 in?
ZIP code 52324 falls within Linn County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 52324 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 52324 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52324?
The median household income in ZIP code 52324 is $113,098, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52324?
The median home value in ZIP code 52324 is $305,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 52324?
ZIP code 52324 has an estimated population of 2,139 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 52324 in?
ZIP code 52324 observes the CST timezone.