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Iowa City, IA
City in Johnson County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52242, 52245, 52246.
Population
75,752
Land area
25.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,940
ZIP codes
3
Iowa City and its ZIP codes
Iowa City at a glance
- Iowa City is about 51 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 5th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $58,546, 22% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,900 (37% above Iowa) and median rent is $1,094 a month.
Local data for Iowa City, IA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools20
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks17
- Post Offices3
- Parks49
- Grocery Stores35
- Restaurants270
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places54
Housing and community stats
Iowa City, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,546
Poverty rate
26.3%
Median home value
$285,900
Median rent
$1,094/mo
Homeownership
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher
60.5%
Median age
26.2
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (19,126), Irish Americans (10,932), Mexican Americans (3,526).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Iowa City.
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
PPP loans
$52.07M
935 loans, 6,940 jobs reported
How people get to work
Iowa City, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.2%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit6.0%
- Walked14.6%
- Bicycle2.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Iowa City, 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
86° / 15°F
35.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone54 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iowa City, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Iowa City
3 in or overlapping Iowa City. Population shown
Cities near Iowa City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| University HeightsCity | 0.8 mi | 0.3 |
| CoralvilleCity | 4.7 mi | 12.7 |
| HillsCity | 5.6 mi | 0.8 |
| TiffinCity | 7.4 mi | 4.3 |
| North LibertyCity | 7.6 mi | 9.5 |
| West BranchCity | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| DowneyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| RiversideCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| FrytownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| SolonCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Lone TreeCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| OxfordCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| KalonaCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| ShueyvilleCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| West LibertyCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| SwisherCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iowa City, IA in?
- Iowa City is in Johnson County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Iowa City, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Iowa City include 52242, 52245, 52246.
- What is the population of Iowa City, IA?
- About 75,752 people live in Iowa City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iowa City?
- Nearby places include University Heights (0.8 mi), Coralville (4.7 mi), Hills (5.6 mi), Tiffin (7.4 mi), North Liberty (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023