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ZIP Code 52227
Ely, IA, Linn County
Population
2,996
Land area
29.4sq mi
People per sq mi
102
City
Ely
ZIP 52227 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 52227 at a glance
- ZIP 52227 (Ely) is 77% denser than Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $120,230, 60% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $341,900 (64% above Iowa) and median rent is $897 a month.
Local data for ZIP 52227
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 52227, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$120,230
Poverty rate
1.8%
Median home value
$341,900
Prices +8.2% in a year
Median rent
$897/mo
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
39.3%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
20.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
37
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
494
$21.61M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.6M
90 loans
Campaign donations
$6,126
58% D, 22% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 52227, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,284
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
655
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 52227, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 52227
ZIP codes near 52227
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 52403Cedar Rapids | 4.8 mi | 26.3 |
| 52404Cedar Rapids | 5.3 mi | 56.6 |
| 52314Mount Vernon | 6.8 mi | 59.3 |
| 52401Cedar Rapids | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| 52338Swisher | 8.9 mi | 33.4 |
| 52333Solon | 9.5 mi | 85.6 |
| 52402Cedar Rapids | 9.9 mi | 13.7 |
| 52405Cedar Rapids | 10 mi | 15 |
| 52253Lisbon | 10 mi | 47.1 |
| 52317North Liberty | 10 mi | 34.4 |
| 52302Marion | 11 mi | 74.3 |
| 52228Fairfax | 11 mi | 37.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 52227?
- ZIP code 52227 is in Ely, IA (Linn County).
- What county is ZIP code 52227 in?
- ZIP code 52227 is mostly in Linn County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 52227?
- About 2,996 people live in the 52227 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.