What to know about ZIP 52406
ZIP code 52406 covers ZIP 52406 with a population of about 1,812.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 40.3 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the CEDAR RAPIDS - WTRLO - IWC&DUB media market.
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ZIP Code 52406 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
1,812
Density
N/A
Median income
$38,240
-49% vs US avg
Home value
$133,800
-62% vs US avg
Median rent
$661
-43% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 52406
Income and economy in ZIP 52406
Median household income in ZIP 52406 is about $38,240 — about 49% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 29.3%; unemployment rate near 8.8%; 35.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 2.2 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Finance and insurance, and Education; about 8.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.4 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 52406
Median home value is about $133,800 — about 62% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $661 (about 43% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 23.1% (about 42.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 52406, a household would need roughly $37,000 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 $859. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($38,240). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.