| ZIP Code | 52205 |
|---|---|
| City | Anamosa |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Jones County |
| Area Code | 319 |
| Elevation | 863 ft |
| Latitude | 42.116219 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.289568 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 19105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.1% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 31 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,024 (34.4%) |
| Some College | 1,124 (19.1%) |
| Associates | 758 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 713 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,236 (21%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,991 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,000 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $922/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,358 |
| Vacant Units | 241 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,358 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 241 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 52205 is located in Anamosa, Iowa, within Jones County. With a population of 8,670, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 52205 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,991 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 52205 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $217,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $922 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 52205 is primarily White (90.99%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.7%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 52205 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 52205 in Anamosa, IA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,670 residents, a median household income of $65,991, and a median home value of $217,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.