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ZIP code 52246: Iowa City, IA

52246 is a ZIP code in Iowa City, Iowa, mainly in Johnson County, part of the Iowa City, IA metro area. About 22,308 people live here.

Population
22,308
Median household income
$62,521
Typical home value
$304,100+2.6% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,057gross, per month
Median age
28.3
Homeowners
45.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 52246 details

CityIowa City
StateIowa
CountyJohnson County
Metro areaIowa City, IA
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area16.7 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water
Population density1,335 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher67.3% of adults 25+
Average commute18.8 minutes
Center coordinates41.64839, -91.59679

Median rent in 52246 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$872/mo
1 bedroom$904/mo
2 bedrooms$1,054/mo
3 bedrooms$1,339/mo
4 bedrooms$1,830/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 52246

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
52242Iowa City, IA2.9 mi4,688
52241Coralville, IA3.4 mi23,250
52243Iowa City, IA3.5 mi—
52245Iowa City, IA4.7 mi22,853
52240Iowa City, IA5.2 mi35,074
52340Tiffin, IA5.7 mi6,128
52235Hills, IA5.9 mi974
52244Iowa City, IA6.2 mi—

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 52246?

A typical home in ZIP code 52246 is worth about $304,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $62,521 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $304,100 homeWhat can a $62,521 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 52246

What city is ZIP code 52246?

ZIP code 52246 is in Iowa City, IA, in Johnson County.

What county is ZIP code 52246 in?

52246 is mainly in Johnson County, Iowa.

What is the population of ZIP code 52246?

About 22,308 people live in ZIP code 52246, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 52246 in?

52246 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Iowa City have?

Iowa City, IA also uses 52240, 52242, 52243, 52244 and 52245.