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ZIP 52227 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 52227

52227 has a population of 2,864 with a median age of 38.3 yrs (54.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.9%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.5%-74% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.5%-97% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.4%+20% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.4%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
15.2%-7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.0%-73% vs US avg
x
High school
25.8%-2% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
36.3%+8% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
67.1%+40% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.4%-34% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.4%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
2.9%-75% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Disability
6.5%-52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.6%-55% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
64.6%+1014% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishCzech

Health & Community Indicators in 52227

Poverty Rate
2.9%-75% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.6%-55% vs US avg
x
Disability
6.5%-52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.3%-84% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.3%-81% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
64.6%+1014% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,864
Median age38.3
Poverty rate2.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.9%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.4%
Asian1.5%
Foreign-born8.8%