52327 ZIP Code — Riverside, IA

Washington County, Iowa

ZIP code 52327 is located in Riverside, Iowa, within Washington County. It covers approximately 80.17 square miles and serves a population of 3,691 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52327

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 $265,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $80,642. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 34% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

3,691

population

80.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52327 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52327

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52327. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Riverside	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52755 Lone Tree (6.9 mi) 52247 Kalona (7.7 mi) 52201 Ainsworth (10.2 mi) 52240 Iowa City (11.1 mi) 52246 Iowa City (11.7 mi) 52242 Iowa City (12.3 mi) 52243 Iowa City (12.5 mi) 52245 Iowa City (13.2 mi) 52739 Conesville (13.5 mi) 52356 Wellman (14.1 mi) 52241 Coralville (14.4 mi) 52353 Washington (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,691
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	80.17 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	41.4839
Longitude	-91.5804
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	36.8%	39.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	38.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.4%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,691

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$80,642

Median household income

$39,076

Per capita income

$265,700

Median home value

$1,102

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,193

Housing units

28.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

178

10–14

174

148

15–19

145

20–24

190

25–34

186

205

35–44

199

155

45–54

151

213

55–59

208

138

60–64

135

153

65–74

150

227

75–84

222

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	829	22.5%
18 and over	2,862	77.5%
65 and over	827	22.4%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.2%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,622	96.5%
Hispanic or Latino	64	1.7%
Other race	45	1.2%
Two or more races	24	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	39.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	38.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.4%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	28.0%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$80,642

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.2%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 40.0%

$300k–$500k 18.8%

$500k–$1M 13.4%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$265,700
Median rent / month	$1,102
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	42.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	10.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.4%
Electricity	17.0%
Propane / LP gas	43.5%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,016	70.9%
Cohabiting couple	95	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	156	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	165	11.5%
Households with children under 18	481	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	510	35.6%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	15.6%
Married	64.4%	71.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	2.7%	5.0%
Divorced	6.9%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	1.7%
Kindergarten	17	2.0%
Elementary school	458	54.5%
High school	282	33.6%
College / grad school	69	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.0%

Construction 15.0%

Retail trade 14.8%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Professional & management 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.4%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 2.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	22.8%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	290	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	15.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.4%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,568	96.7%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,662	99.2%
Born in same state	3,637	98.5%
Born in different state	3,131	84.8%
Foreign born	25	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	29	0.8%
Not a US citizen	19	65.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	441	11.9%
Arab	281	7.6%
French	271	7.3%
English	110	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	42	1.1%
Dutch	20	0.5%
Norwegian	3	0.1%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52327

What city is ZIP code 52327 in?

ZIP code 52327 is primarily assigned to Riverside, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52327 in?

ZIP code 52327 falls within Washington County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52327 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 52327 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 52327?

ZIP code 52327 has an estimated population of 3,691 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52327?

The median home value in ZIP code 52327 is $265,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52327?

The median household income in ZIP code 52327 is $80,642, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52327 in?

ZIP code 52327 observes the CST timezone.