ZIP Code 52242 Demographics & Data

Iowa City, IA (ZIP Code 52242) Data Profile

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 52242

ZIP Code 52242 is associated with the city of Iowa City in Iowa (Johnson County) in the U.S. The 52242 ZIP Code has a median age of 19.1 years, and 0.7% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 1,474.

Population in 52242

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 52242 is 1,474.

Iowa City, IA

The 52242 ZIP Code is associated with Iowa City, IA in Johnson County.

Area Codes associated with 52242

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 52242 include 319.

Sunrise / Sunset in 52242

Sunrise: 5:31 am
Sunset: 8:43 pm
Sunrise in 52242 5:31 am
Sunrise in 52242 8:43 pm

Weather forecast for 52242

This Afternoon's forecast for 52242: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 52242

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 52242 Good

Education levels in ZIP Code 52242

In ZIP Code 52242, 29.4% of the population graduated high school, while 0.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.7% in this Johnson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 52242

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 70.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 14.7%
Some college, no degree 0.0%
Associate's degree 14.7%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate or professional degree 0.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 52242. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 52242

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 52242, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 7.6% of 52242 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 52242 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.7%), followed by Black or African American (6.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 52242. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 52242

Industry Percent
White 92.7%
Black or African American 6.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 52242

Residents of ZIP Code 52242 are younger than average. The median age of 19.1 years in ZIP Code 52242 is approximately 49.87% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 99.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 0.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 90.8% of the population in 52242 falls in the age group 15 to 19 years, while an estimated 6.9% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 52242 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 52242. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 52242

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 0.0%
5 to 9 years 0.0%
10 to 14 years 0.0%
15 to 19 years 90.8%
20 to 24 years 6.9%
25 to 34 years 1.2%
35 to 44 years 0.0%
45 to 54 years 0.0%
55 to 59 years 0.0%
60 to 64 years 1.1%
65 to 74 years 0.0%
75 to 84 years 0.0%
85 years and over 0.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 52242 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 52242. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 52242

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 52242 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 52242 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 52242 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 52242

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 52242. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 52242. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 52242

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 52242

In 52242, 43.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 19.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.7 minutes. Approximately 35.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 52242 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 32.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 52242 workers 16 years and over work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 52242. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 52242

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 0.0%
Manufacturing 2.9%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Retail trade 16.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 0.0%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 1.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 2.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 32.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 35.8%
Other services, except public administration 3.0%
Public administration 1.2%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 52242

In ZIP Code 52242, 93.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Johnson County region.

Language Spoken in 52242

Language Spoken Percent
English only 93.4%
Spanish 3.6%
Other Indo-European languages 2.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 52242. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 52242 [6]

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 52242. This visualizes electricity rates in 52242 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 52242

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 52242 8.83¢/kWh 6.76¢/kWh 4.29¢/kWh
Iowa 13.42¢/kWh 10.35¢/kWh 6.43¢/kWh
United States 18.83¢/kWh 13.92¢/kWh 8.58¢/kWh

Solar Power in 52242

Month ZIP Code 52242 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.45
Feb 4.11
Mar 5.33
Apr 5.19
May 5.57
Jun 5.63
Jul 6.03
Aug 5.9
Sep 5.94
Oct 4.67
Nov 3.87
Dec 2.97
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 52242. This visualizes solar power levels in 52242 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.