🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

52327

Riverside

ZIP Code 52327 is a standard zip code serving Riverside, Riverside, Iowa (IA), in Washington County, United States. It has an estimated population of 3,012 with a median household income of $83,542. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Iowa (IA)
County: Washington
City: Riverside
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 41.475800
Longitude: -91.574100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 83.61 mi²
Water Area: 0.41 mi²
Population Density: 36.0 people per mi² (30th percentile)
Bounding Box: 41.588276°N, 41.395856°S, -91.483860°E, -91.676876°W

With 3,012 residents spread across 83.61 square miles, this area has a population density of 36.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

3,012

Population

45th percentile

$83,542

Median Income

90th percentile

$173,400

Median Home Value

65th percentile

83.61 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 52327 is $83,542, and the median home value is $173,400. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

1,293

Total Units

1,158

Occupied Units

89.6%

Occupancy Rate

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