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Clinton, IA
City in Clinton County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52732.
Population
24,322
Land area
35.6sq mi
People per sq mi
683
ZIP codes
1
Clinton and its ZIP codes
Clinton at a glance
- Clinton is about 12 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 22nd among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $60,230, 20% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,200 (43% below Iowa) and median rent is $791 a month.
Local data for Clinton, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clinton, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,230
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$118,200
Median rent
$791/mo
Homeownership
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,116), Irish Americans (4,126), Dutch Americans (974).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Clinton.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,076
18,870 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,587
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$337M
FY 2026, $7,250 per person
How people get to work
Clinton, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clinton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
696
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
108
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clinton, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Clinton
1 in or overlapping Clinton. Population shown
Cities near Clinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton, ILCity | 3.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Albany, ILVillage | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
| CamancheCity | 5.4 mi | 8.9 |
| Low MoorCity | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| AndoverCity | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| Thomson, ILVillage | 9.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Goose LakeCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Cordova, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Morrison, ILCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| MilesCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| McCauslandCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| PrincetonCity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| CharlotteCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Erie, ILVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| SabulaCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| PrestonCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clinton, IA in?
- Clinton is in Clinton County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Clinton, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clinton include 52732.
- What is the population of Clinton, IA?
- About 24,322 people live in Clinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clinton?
- Nearby places include Fulton, IL (3.1 mi), Albany, IL (4.5 mi), Camanche (5.4 mi), Low Moor (8 mi), Andover (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023