What to know about ZIP 52244
ZIP code 52244 covers ZIP 52244 with a population of about 4,751.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CEDAR RAPIDS - WTRLO - IWC&DUB media market.
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ZIP Code 52244 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
4,751
Density
N/A
Median income
$69,437
-8% vs US avg
Home value
$231,100
-34% vs US avg
Median rent
$868
-25% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 52244
Income and economy in ZIP 52244
Median household income in ZIP 52244 is about $69,437 — about 8% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.0%; unemployment rate near 9.9%; 29.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Education, and Healthcare; about 4.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.8 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 52244
Median home value is about $231,100 — about 34% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $868 (about 25% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 64.0% (about 1.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 52244, a household would need roughly $64,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,485. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($69,437). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.