52402 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 52402 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 52402 is White. The current unemployment level in 52402 is 3.3%.
| Population | 42,648 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 3,150 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,589 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,787 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $382,790 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 82.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 60.83% |
52402 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 33,548 | 81.94% |
| Black | 2,859 | 6.98% |
| Hispanic | 1,635 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 2,636 | 6.44% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 208 | 0.51% |
52402 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,542 | 69.15% |
| Black | 441 | 19.78% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 7.17% |
| Asian | 75 | 3.36% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.45% |
52402 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,171 | 8.87% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,775 | 27.69% |
| High School Diploma | 5,259 | 21.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 272 | 1.11% |
| GED or Alternate | 768 | 3.14% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,788 | 15.48% |
| Associates Degree | 2,656 | 10.86% |
| Masters Degree | 2,015 | 8.24% |
| Professional Degree | 470 | 1.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 293 | 1.2% |
