ZIP Code 52240 - Iowa City Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 52240 is located in Iowa City Iowa. Portions of 52240 are also in Coralville and North Liberty and Hills and Tiffin and Scott Township (Johnson County) and Graham Township and Penn Township (Johnson County) and Pleasant Valley Township (Johnson County) and Clear Creek Township (Johnson County) and Sharon Township (Johnson County) and Union Township (Johnson County) and Liberty Township (Johnson County) and Newport Township and East Lucas Township and Lincoln Township (Johnson County) and West Lucas Township and Cedar Township (Johnson County). 52240 is entirely within Johnson County. Regionally, 52240 is located in the Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City and Dubuque Area.
ZIP Code 52240 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Iowa City |
| Primary County | Johnson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 36,475 |
| Area Code(s) | 319 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 52240 Map
52240 Demographics
52240 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 52240 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 52240 is White. The current unemployment level in 52240 is 3.3%.
| Population | 36,475 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 236 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,622 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,256 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $530,610 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 78.3% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 42.67% |
52240 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,491 | 78.3% |
| Black | 2,938 | 8.07% |
| Hispanic | 2,822 | 7.76% |
| Asian | 2,038 | 5.6% |
| Native American | 97 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
52240 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,162 | 45.53% |
| Black | 735 | 28.8% |
| Hispanic | 553 | 21.67% |
| Asian | 89 | 3.49% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.16% |
52240 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 857 | 5.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,971 | 24.82% |
| High School Diploma | 3,288 | 20.55% |
| No High School Diploma | 159 | 0.99% |
| GED or Alternate | 411 | 2.57% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,704 | 16.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,509 | 9.43% |
| Masters Degree | 1,902 | 11.89% |
| Professional Degree | 481 | 3.01% |
| Doctorate Degree | 720 | 4.5% |
52240 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.63563156, -91.50023651 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 52240 | CoralvilleNorth LibertyHillsTiffinScott Township (Johnson County)Graham TownshipPenn Township (Johnson County)Pleasant Valley Township (Johnson County)Clear Creek Township (Johnson County)Sharon Township (Johnson County)Union Township (Johnson County)Liberty Township (Johnson County)Newport TownshipEast Lucas TownshipLincoln Township (Johnson County)West Lucas TownshipCedar Township (Johnson County) |
| Neighborhoods in 52240 | |
| Region | Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City and Dubuque Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Iowa City, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 155 Square Miles |
52240 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47f - Rolling Loess Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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