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Hills, IA
City in Johnson County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52235.
Population
974
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,185
ZIP codes
1
Hills and its ZIP codes
Hills at a glance
- Hills is about 21 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,333 a year, 11% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,200 (15% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,132 a month.
Local data for Hills, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hills, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,333
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$240,200
Median rent
$1,132/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.2%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (439), Irish Americans (142), Norwegian Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Hills.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,505
85,623 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,028
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.07B
FY 2026, $7,013 per person
How people get to work
Hills, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hills, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
801
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
360
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hills, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Hills
1 in or overlapping Hills. Population shown
Cities near Hills
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiversideCity | 5.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Iowa CityCity | 5.6 mi | 25.8 |
| University HeightsCity | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Lone TreeCity | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| CoralvilleCity | 9.8 mi | 12.7 |
| FrytownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| KalonaCity | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| DowneyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| TiffinCity | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| West BranchCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| North LibertyCity | 13 mi | 9.5 |
| NicholsCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| West LibertyCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| ConesvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| SolonCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| WellmanCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hills, IA in?
- Hills is in Johnson County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Hills, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hills include 52235.
- What is the population of Hills, IA?
- About 974 people live in Hills, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hills?
- Nearby places include Riverside (5.2 mi), Iowa City (5.6 mi), University Heights (6.2 mi), Lone Tree (8 mi), Coralville (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023