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Fairfax city, IA

ZIP 52228 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 52228

52228 has a population of 3,865 with a median age of 39.3 yrs (51.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.2%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
2.1%-83% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.1%-78% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.3%+28% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.2%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
11.6%-29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.4%-60% vs US avg
x
High school
22.8%-13% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
42.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
63.4%+32% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.7%-45% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.0%
x
Diversity Index
17/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.8%-67% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
53.9%+288% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Disability
5.7%-58% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.7%-41% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.7%+1102% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 52228

Poverty Rate
3.8%-67% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
53.9%+288% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.7%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
5.7%-58% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.8%-78% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.2%-73% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
69.7%+1102% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,865
Median age39.3
Poverty rate3.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.2%
Hispanic4.1%
Black2.1%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born53.9%