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Allamakee County
Waterville, IA
52170
52170 ZIP Code — Waterville, IA
Allamakee County, Iowa
ZIP code 52170 is located in
Waterville ,
Iowa ,
within Allamakee County .
It covers approximately 48.82 square miles and serves a population of
504 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 563 .
About ZIP code 52170
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 $220,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $64,875. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 52170 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
504
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
48.82 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
43.2176
Longitude
-91.3103
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
563
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.1%
45.9%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
33.6%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
20.7%
16.4%
21.5%
Over $200k
1.9%
4.1%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$64,875
Median household income
$220,500
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 45 8.9% 18 and over 459 91.1% 65 and over 152 30.2% Median age 59.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 497 97.6% Hispanic or Latino 5 1% Two or more races 4 0.8% Other race 3 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.1%
45.9%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
33.6%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
20.7%
16.4%
21.5%
Over $200k
1.9%
4.1%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.4% $10k–$15k 5.2% $15k–$25k 1.2% $25k–$35k 3.6% $35k–$50k 12.9% $50k–$75k 34.1% $75k–$100k 16.5% $100k–$150k 19.3% $150k–$200k 2.8% $200k+ 4.0% Median income $64,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $220,500 Median rent / month $575 Owner occupied 92.4% Renter occupied 7.6% Vacant 6.7% Single-family detached 91.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.2% Median rooms 7.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.08
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.6% 2000–2009 32.2% 1990–1999 9.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 3.7% 1960–1969 3.0% 1950–1959 3.4% 1940–1949 3.7% 1939 or earlier 42.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.4% 2 bedrooms 14.2% 3 bedrooms 66.3% 4 bedrooms 18.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 4.8% 2 vehicles 45.0% 3 or more 50.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.4% Electricity 25.7% Propane / LP gas 43.8% Fuel oil 1.6% Wood 26.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 158 63.5% Cohabiting couple 16 6.4% Male householder, no spouse 65 26.1% Female householder, no spouse 10 4.0% Households with children under 18 16 6.4% Households with seniors (65+) 118 47.4% Average household size 2.02
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.7% 11.0% Married 60.8% 81.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 16.8% 0.5% Divorced 6.7% 6.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.2% Bachelor's or higher 12.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 3 12.0% High school 6 24.0% College / grad school 16 64.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Agriculture & mining
16.3%
Professional & management
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.7% Service 9.8% Sales & office 29.8% Natural resources & construction 23.1% Production & transportation 9.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 56.3% Government 11.7% Self-employed 32.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.2% Carpool 8.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.1% Work from home 12.8% Other means 5.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.4% Retirement income 16.9% Supplemental Security 7.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.1% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 32.3% Diabetes 11.5% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 27.1% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.7% Binge drinking 22.3% No physical activity 28.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.2% Depression 18.1% Fair or poor health 15.5% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 10.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.9% Visited dentist 58.2% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 15.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 15 3.3%
Disability % Any disability 8.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.8% 65 and over 13.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 86.9% Public insurance 34.7% No insurance 3.8% Uninsured under 19 1.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 464 92.1% 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) 504 100.0% Born in same state 504 100.0% Born in different state 353 70.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 238 47.2% Italian 118 23.4% Arab 39 7.7%
Ancestry Count % French 17 3.4% German 8 1.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.4% Internet access 71.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52170
What city is ZIP code 52170 in?
ZIP code 52170 is primarily assigned to Waterville, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52170 in?
ZIP code 52170 falls within Allamakee County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 52170 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 52170 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 52170 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 52170 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 52170 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 52170 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 52170?
13% 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 52170 in?
ZIP code 52170 observes the CST timezone.
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