US ZIP Code
52242

Iowa City, IA

Johnson County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 4,412 Population ↑ 199% since 2019
🎂 19.2 Median Age
🎓 18.4% College Grads
▼ 52% below avg
📊 9.9% Unemployment
▲ 103% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code52242
CityIowa City
StateIowa (IA)
CountyJohnson County
Area Code319
Elevation722 ft
Latitude41.662939
Longitude-91.54355
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19103
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 42.3% (1,868) Female 57.7% (2,544) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 4.2%Asian: 4.7%Other: 4.4%Race
White80.0%
Hispanic6.8%
Black4.2%
Asian4.7%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
1%
18–24
97%
25–44
1%
45–64
0%
65+
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.2 yrs
Avg Household Size1.70
Below Poverty0.5% ▼ 95% below avg
College Grads18.4% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 103% above avg
HS Graduate27 (35.5%)
Some College16 (21.1%)
Associates19 (25%)
Bachelors14 (18.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 21.1%Associates: 25%Bachelors: 18.4%Edu
HS Grad35.5%
Some College21.1%
Associates25.0%
Bachelors18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Renter: 100%Tenure
Renter100.0%

Financials

Total Units23
Avg HH Size1.70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–50k
70%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
12%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
69%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
1%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 52242 is in Iowa City, IA, in Johnson County.
ZIP code 52242 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 52242 is in Johnson County, IA.
ZIP 52242 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 52242 is 4,412 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 52242

ZIP code 52242 is located in Iowa City, Iowa, within Johnson County. With a population of 4,412, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.2 years.

The population of 52242 is primarily White (79.96%). Residents are less-educated — 18.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.5%.

The unemployment rate in 52242 stands at 9.9%, which is more than double the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 11%.

Overall, ZIP code 52242 in Iowa City, IA is characterized as less-educated, and a young community.