52161 ZIP Code — Ossian, IA
Winneshiek County, Iowa
ZIP code 52161 is located in Ossian, Iowa, within Winneshiek County. It covers approximately 53.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,396 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.
About ZIP code 52161
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 $155,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,150. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,396
population
53.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52161 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52161
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52161. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ossian | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
52133 Castalia (3.7 mi)
52135 Clermont (8.1 mi)
52175 West Union (9.9 mi)
52162 Postville (10.1 mi)
52144 Fort Atkinson (10.3 mi)
52132 Calmar (11.4 mi)
52171 Waucoma (14.4 mi)
52101 Decorah (14.5 mi)
52141 Elgin (14.7 mi)
52156 Luana (15.9 mi)
52147 Hawkeye (16.2 mi)
52165 Ridgeway (16.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,396 |
| Population density | 26 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 191 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 53.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.1259 |
| Longitude | -91.7531 |
| 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 | 34.3% | 38.2% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 38.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 19.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,396
Population
26
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$75,150
Median household income
$40,987
Per capita income
$155,300
Median home value
$704
Median monthly rent
83.9%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
535
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
64
Under 5
47
64
5–9
47
34
10–14
25
43
15–19
32
30
20–24
23
79
25–34
59
107
35–44
79
77
45–54
57
46
55–59
34
88
60–64
66
71
65–74
52
66
75–84
49
33
85+
24
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 335 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,061 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 295 | 21.1% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.9%
Hispanic or Latino
6.8%
Two or more races
5.7%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,287 | 85.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 102 | 6.8% |
| Two or more races | 85 | 5.7% |
| Other race | 17 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.3% | 38.2% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.6% | 38.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 19.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
15.8%
$50k–$75k
20.1%
$75k–$100k
23.6%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 23.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $75,150 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
24.0%
$100k–$150k
22.2%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k–$300k
25.7%
$300k–$500k
10.4%
$500k–$1M
4.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,300 |
| Median rent / month | $704 |
| Owner occupied | 83.9% |
| Renter occupied | 16.1% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 94.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.21 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% |
| 3 or more | 41.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.2% |
| Electricity | 11.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.8% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
| No fuel used | 4.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 335 | 55.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 23 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 145 | 23.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 104 | 17.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 169 | 27.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 167 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.3% | 13.3% |
| Married | 56.8% | 66.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 14.5% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 6.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.9%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
39.2%
Some college, no degree
11.7%
Associate's degree
16.5%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 29 | 9.9% |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 143 | 49.0% |
| High school | 65 | 22.3% |
| College / grad school | 37 | 12.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Agriculture & mining
15.3%
Construction
13.8%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Retail trade
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Professional & management
5.1%
Wholesale trade
4.9%
Other services
3.9%
Public administration
2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Information
1.4%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 10.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.4% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 16.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 4.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 2.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 14.0% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
8.7%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.2% |
| Retirement income | 18.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 31.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 22.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 72.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 39 | 3.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% |
| 18–64 years | 3.0% |
| 65 and over | 25.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.2% |
| Public insurance | 31.6% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,285 | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 70 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 67 | 5.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 3 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,322 | 94.7% |
| Born in same state | 1,322 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 1,187 | 85.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 74 | 5.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 265 | 19% |
| Italian | 116 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 112 | 8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 57 | 4.1% |
| English | 8 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.5% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52161
What city is ZIP code 52161 in?
ZIP code 52161 is primarily assigned to Ossian, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52161 in?
ZIP code 52161 falls within Winneshiek County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 52161 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 52161 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52161?
The median home value in ZIP code 52161 is $155,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 52161?
ZIP code 52161 has an estimated population of 1,396 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52161?
The median household income in ZIP code 52161 is $75,150, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52161 in?
ZIP code 52161 observes the CST timezone.