52358 ZIP Code — West Branch, IA
Cedar County, Iowa
ZIP code 52358 is located in West Branch, Iowa, within Cedar County. It covers approximately 78.70 square miles and serves a population of 4,096 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319/563.
About ZIP code 52358
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 $210,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,398.
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 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,096
population
78.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52358 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52358
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52358. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| West Branch | Acceptable |
| West Branch | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
52772 Tipton (6.9 mi)
52776 West Liberty (7.3 mi)
52720 Atalissa (9.6 mi)
52245 Iowa City (11.1 mi)
52243 Iowa City (12 mi)
52333 Solon (12.2 mi)
52240 Iowa City (12.8 mi)
52242 Iowa City (12.8 mi)
52760 Moscow (12.9 mi)
52306 Mechanicsville (14.3 mi)
52241 Coralville (14.8 mi)
52253 Lisbon (14.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,096 |
| Population density | 52 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 78.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6870 |
| Longitude | -91.3007 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 319/563 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.1% | 35.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.5% | 39.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.2% | 22.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
4,096
Population
52
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$76,398
Median household income
$37,062
Per capita income
$210,000
Median home value
$950
Median monthly rent
82.9%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
1,548
Housing units
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
166
Under 5
164
139
5–9
137
134
10–14
131
95
15–19
94
173
20–24
171
269
25–34
265
222
35–44
219
306
45–54
301
119
55–59
117
140
60–64
138
195
65–74
191
55
75–84
55
50
85+
50
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 955 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 3,141 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 596 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.2%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,913 | 95.2% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.1% | 35.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.5% | 39.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.2% | 22.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
0.4%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
10.1%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
23.7%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 23.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $76,398 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.0%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
13.7%
$200k–$300k
27.8%
$300k–$500k
17.6%
$500k–$1M
8.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,000 |
| Median rent / month | $950 |
| Owner occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter occupied | 17.1% |
| Vacant | 12.7% |
| Single-family detached | 73.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.1% |
| 3 or more | 23.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.8% |
| Electricity | 15.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 896 | 56.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 116 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 263 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 314 | 19.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 440 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 402 | 25.3% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.3% | 18.9% |
| Married | 56.8% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 3.0% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
16.6%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 40 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 32 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 460 | 57.7% |
| High school | 115 | 14.4% |
| College / grad school | 150 | 18.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.0%
Manufacturing
15.0%
Retail trade
12.1%
Construction
7.6%
Professional & management
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Other services
6.1%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Public administration
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.0% |
| Service | 20.7% |
| Sales & office | 25.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.9% |
| Production & transportation | 14.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.8% |
| Government | 16.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.1% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
24.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.8% |
| Retirement income | 19.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 22.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.1% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 7.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 72.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 248 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.5% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.7% |
| Public insurance | 25.2% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,766 | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 32 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,068 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 4,045 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 3,439 | 84.0% |
| Foreign born | 23 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 28 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 8 | 28.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 646 | 15.8% |
| French | 402 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 204 | 5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 149 | 3.6% |
| English | 112 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 84 | 2.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 89.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52358
What city is ZIP code 52358 in?
ZIP code 52358 is primarily assigned to West Branch, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52358 in?
ZIP code 52358 falls within Cedar County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 52358 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 52358 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 52358?
ZIP code 52358 has an estimated population of 4,096 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52358?
The median home value in ZIP code 52358 is $210,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52358?
The median household income in ZIP code 52358 is $76,398, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52358 in?
ZIP code 52358 observes the CST timezone.