US ZIP Code
52212

Center Junction, IA

Jones County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 419 Population ↑ 77% since 2019
💰 $82,400 Median HH Income
▲ 8% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019
🎂 51.1 Median Age ↓ 19% since 2019
🏠 $152,600 Median Home Value
▼ 45% below avg ↑ 171% since 2019
🎓 55.5% College Grads
▲ 43% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code52212
CityCenter Junction
StateIowa (IA)
CountyJones County
Area Code563
Elevation924 ft
Latitude42.108797
Longitude-91.090273
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19105
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 57.3% (240) Female 42.7% (179) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
13%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs ↓ 19% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.38
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads55.5% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate78 (23%)
Some College31 (9.1%)
Associates42 (12.4%)
Bachelors40 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree148 (43.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 23%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 43.7%Edu
HS Grad23.0%
Some College9.1%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate43.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–100k
24%
$100k–150k
18%
$150k–200k
36%
$200k–300k
6%
$300k–500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,400 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019
Median Home Value$152,600 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 171% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units211
Vacant Units35
Avg HH Size2.38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–50k
16%
$50k–75k
2%
$75k–100k
24%
$100k–150k
34%
$150k–200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
69%
30–45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
67%

Summary

Total Units211
Vacant35
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.38
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 52212 is in Center Junction, IA, in Jones County.
ZIP code 52212 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 52212 is in Jones County, IA.
ZIP 52212 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 52212 is 419 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 52212 is $82,400 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 52212 is $152,600 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 52212

ZIP code 52212 is located in Center Junction, Iowa, within Jones County. With a population of 419, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.1 years. Economically, 52212 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,400 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 52212 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $152,600 is below the national average. Median home values have increased by 171% since 2019.

The population of 52212 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 55.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 48% since 2019.

As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.

Overall, ZIP code 52212 in Center Junction, IA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 419 residents, a median household income of $82,400, and a median home value of $152,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.