52201 ZIP Code — Ainsworth, IA

Washington County, Iowa

ZIP code 52201 is located in Ainsworth, Iowa, within Washington County. It covers approximately 65.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52201

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 $141,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $96,563. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52201 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,508

population

65.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52201 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52201

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ainsworth	Acceptable
Ainsworth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52621 Crawfordsville (9.2 mi) 52739 Conesville (9.8 mi) 52327 Riverside (10.2 mi) 52353 Washington (10.3 mi) 52738 Columbus Junction (11.2 mi) 52755 Lone Tree (11.6 mi) 52654 Wayland (14.7 mi) 52247 Kalona (14.7 mi) 52659 Winfield (15.3 mi) 52754 Letts (15.8 mi) 52766 Nichols (16.4 mi) 52356 Wellman (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,508
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	65.33 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	41.3372
Longitude	-91.5514
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	319

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	39.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	38.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,508

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$96,563

Median household income

$43,971

Per capita income

$141,700

Median home value

$769

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

495

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

127

25–34

129

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	342	22.7%
18 and over	1,166	77.3%
65 and over	245	16.2%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.4%

Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

Other race 8.8%

Two or more races 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,303	77.4%
Hispanic or Latino	175	10.4%
Other race	148	8.8%
Two or more races	57	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	39.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	38.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.2%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 37.9%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.2%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	37.9%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$96,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 34.6%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 11.0%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,700
Median rent / month	$769
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	93.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	0.8%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	69.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	10.4%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	27.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	11.9%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	44.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.6%
Electricity	24.3%
Propane / LP gas	39.3%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	367	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	55	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	109	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	42	7.3%
Households with children under 18	175	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	168	29.3%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	17.2%
Married	53.6%	71.9%
Separated	2.6%	2.8%
Widowed	3.1%	0.0%
Divorced	4.0%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	10.7%
Kindergarten	9	2.5%
Elementary school	175	48.1%
High school	93	25.5%
College / grad school	48	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.8%

Construction 15.4%

Other services 12.7%

Education & healthcare 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Professional & management 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Public administration 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	21.9%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	17.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 4.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	13.8%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	22.8%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	38.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,466	97.2%
Spanish	48	3.3%
Other Indo-European	48	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,437	95.3%
Born in same state	1,433	95.0%
Born in different state	1,076	71.4%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	71	4.7%
Not a US citizen	25	35.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	251	16.6%
Arab	103	6.8%
Italian	100	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	47	3.1%
English	38	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52201

What city is ZIP code 52201 in?

ZIP code 52201 is primarily assigned to Ainsworth, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52201 in?

ZIP code 52201 falls within Washington County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52201?

The median home value in ZIP code 52201 is $141,700.

Does ZIP code 52201 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 52201 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 52201?

ZIP code 52201 has an estimated population of 1,508 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52201?

The median household income in ZIP code 52201 is $96,563, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52201 in?

ZIP code 52201 observes the CST timezone.