Population Non-Hispanic Asian % by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Iowa

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The highest concentrations of Non-Hispanic Asian residents in Iowa cluster around major university and metropolitan areas, with the most prominent hotspot in the Ames/Story County area (home to Iowa State University) showing percentages in the 10–25% range, alongside notable concentrations in the Iowa City/Coralville corridor and portions of the Des Moines metro. Secondary clusters appear in Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and the Quad Cities region on the eastern border, generally ranging from 2–8%. The vast majority of rural zip codes across the state register at or near 0%, creating a stark urban-rural divide that underscores how the state's Asian population is heavily concentrated in a handful of educational and economic centers.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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