52162 ZIP Code — Postville, IA

Allamakee County, Iowa

ZIP code 52162 is located in Postville, Iowa, within Allamakee County. It covers approximately 96.50 square miles and serves a population of 3,548 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52162

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 $114,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $58,800. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 52162 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,548

population

96.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52162 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52162

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52162. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Postville	Acceptable
Postville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52156 Luana (5.9 mi) 52133 Castalia (6.3 mi) 52135 Clermont (7.8 mi) 52161 Ossian (10.1 mi) 52159 Monona (11.2 mi) 52141 Elgin (11.8 mi) 52172 Waukon (12.4 mi) 52047 Farmersburg (13.6 mi) 52072 Saint Olaf (14.3 mi) 52175 West Union (15.1 mi) 52157 Mc Gregor (17.5 mi) 52169 Wadena (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,548
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	96.50 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.0913
Longitude	-91.5592
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	44.3%	45.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	33.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	16.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,548

Population

People per sq mi

34.0

Median age

$58,800

Median household income

$25,783

Per capita income

$114,100

Median home value

$803

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

1,081

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

137

Under 5

132

162

5–9

156

170

10–14

164

117

15–19

114

138

20–24

134

190

25–34

183

185

35–44

178

177

45–54

172

55–59

60–64

170

65–74

165

143

75–84

138

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,067	30.1%
18 and over	2,481	69.9%
65 and over	685	19.3%
Median age	34.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.7%

Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

Two or more races 9.9%

Black or African American 6.5%

Other race 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Asian 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,597	64.7%
Hispanic or Latino	465	11.6%
Two or more races	399	9.9%
Black or African American	262	6.5%
Other race	147	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	85	2.1%
Asian	58	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	45.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	33.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	16.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$58,800

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 29.1%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,100
Median rent / month	$803
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	42.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.2%
Electricity	19.6%
Propane / LP gas	23.9%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	2.3%
Solar	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	707	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	93	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	238	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	264	20.3%
Households with children under 18	436	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	468	35.9%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	26.6%
Married	55.5%	57.5%
Separated	1.3%	3.4%
Widowed	2.5%	7.8%
Divorced	6.0%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	6.6%
Kindergarten	122	11.9%
Elementary school	498	48.5%
High school	218	21.2%
College / grad school	120	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Retail trade 10.6%

Construction 9.8%

Professional & management 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Other services 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Public administration 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.3%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.5%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 32.7%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 18.7%

Female-led households 57.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	125	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	20.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	45.6%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,279	92.4%
Spanish	729	22.2%
Other Indo-European	553	16.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	42	1.3%
Other languages	16	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,764	77.9%
Born in same state	2,623	73.9%
Born in different state	1,938	54.6%
Foreign born	141	4.0%
Naturalized citizen	784	22.1%
Not a US citizen	247	31.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	349	9.8%
French	104	2.9%
Italian	90	2.5%
Arab	71	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	0.7%
Dutch	8	0.2%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52162

What city is ZIP code 52162 in?

ZIP code 52162 is primarily assigned to Postville, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52162 in?

ZIP code 52162 falls within Allamakee County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52162 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 52162 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52162?

22% of residents in ZIP code 52162 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 52162?

Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 52162 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52162?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 52162 in?

ZIP code 52162 observes the CST timezone.