52160 ZIP Code — New Albin, IA

Allamakee County, Iowa

ZIP code 52160 is located in New Albin, Iowa, within Allamakee County. It covers approximately 45.03 square miles and serves a population of 994 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52160

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $195,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($77,653) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

994

population

45.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52160 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52160

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52160. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Albin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52151 Lansing (7.1 mi) 52151 Lansing (7.1 mi) 55931 Eitzen (8.4 mi) 54624 De Soto (8.8 mi) 54632 Genoa (13.8 mi) 52172 Waukon (14 mi) 55921 Caledonia (14 mi) 55919 Brownsville (15.1 mi) 54628 Ferryville (15.2 mi) 55974 Spring Grove (18.2 mi) 54658 Stoddard (18.4 mi) 52146 Harpers Ferry (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	994
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	45.03 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	43.4330
Longitude	-91.3326
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	563

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.7%	45.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	33.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	16.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	17.0%	4.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

994

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$77,653

Median household income

$44,612

Per capita income

$195,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

379

Housing units

29.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

118

55–59

101

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	166	16.7%
18 and over	828	83.3%
65 and over	153	15.4%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	994	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.7%	45.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	33.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	16.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	17.0%	4.1%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 32.3%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 17.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	32.3%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	17.4%
Median income	$77,653

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$195,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	93.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	31.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	53.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	8.0%
Propane / LP gas	70.9%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	289	66.3%
Cohabiting couple	51	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	49	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	47	10.8%
Households with children under 18	81	18.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	24.5%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	12.9%
Married	67.3%	74.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	7.2%
Divorced	4.5%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 23.7%

Bachelor's degree 22.1%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	8.6%
Kindergarten	2	1.1%
Elementary school	98	52.7%
High school	24	12.9%
College / grad school	46	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Retail trade 17.3%

Finance & real estate 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Construction 5.6%

Professional & management 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	6.5%
Sales & office	34.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.7%
Carpool	26.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.3%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.8%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	21.6%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.7%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.0%
Public insurance	26.0%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	964	97.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	990	99.6%
Born in same state	990	99.6%
Born in different state	239	24.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	287	28.9%
Polish	284	28.6%
French	82	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	43	4.3%
Dutch	9	0.9%
English	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	93.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52160

What city is ZIP code 52160 in?

ZIP code 52160 is primarily assigned to New Albin, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52160 in?

ZIP code 52160 falls within Allamakee County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52160 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 52160 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 52160?

ZIP code 52160 has an estimated population of 994 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52160?

The median home value in ZIP code 52160 is $195,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52160?

The median household income in ZIP code 52160 is $77,653, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52160 in?

ZIP code 52160 observes the CST timezone.