52720 ZIP Code — Atalissa, IA

Muscatine County, Iowa

ZIP code 52720 is located in Atalissa, Iowa, within Muscatine County. It covers approximately 41.60 square miles and serves a population of 884 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52720

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 $192,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($81,806) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52720 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

884

population

41.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52720 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52720

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atalissa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52760 Moscow (3.4 mi) 52776 West Liberty (6.3 mi) 52778 Wilton (8.6 mi) 52358 West Branch (9.6 mi) 52772 Tipton (10.2 mi) 52766 Nichols (11.1 mi) 52747 Durant (11.9 mi) 52721 Bennett (15 mi) 52761 Muscatine (16.2 mi) 52769 Stockton (16.4 mi) 52755 Lone Tree (16.8 mi) 52749 Fruitland (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	884
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	41.60 sq mi
Water area	1.88 sq mi
Latitude	41.5968
Longitude	-91.1589
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	563

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	40.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	39.2%	21.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

884

Population

People per sq mi

30.4

Median age

$81,806

Median household income

$40,644

Per capita income

$192,400

Median home value

$940

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

310

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

131

25–34

113

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	235	26.6%
18 and over	649	73.4%
65 and over	106	12.0%
Median age	30.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1.7%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	862	97.5%
Two or more races	15	1.7%
Black or African American	7	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	40.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	39.2%	21.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 0.3%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k+ 18.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	0.3%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	17.8%
$200k+	18.4%
Median income	$81,806

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 36.9%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,400
Median rent / month	$940
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	96.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	16.6%
1940–1949	19.5%
1939 or earlier	23.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	13.8%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.9%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	46.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	29	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	97	27.4%
Female householder, no spouse	56	15.8%
Households with children under 18	114	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	19.8%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	28.7%
Married	50.1%	61.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	0.0%	7.6%
Divorced	14.2%	2.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	134	54.7%
High school	58	23.7%
College / grad school	45	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 27.1%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Education & healthcare 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Public administration 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Professional & management 4.3%

Other services 4.3%

Retail trade 1.9%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	8.2%
Natural resources & construction	23.3%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.2%
Retirement income	13.8%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	22.3%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	14.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.6%
Public insurance	28.2%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	841	95.1%
Spanish	3	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	884	100.0%
Born in same state	884	100.0%
Born in different state	787	89.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	84	9.5%
French	36	4.1%
Italian	34	3.8%
Dutch	7	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	2	0.2%
English	2	0.2%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52720

What city is ZIP code 52720 in?

ZIP code 52720 is primarily assigned to Atalissa, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52720 in?

ZIP code 52720 falls within Muscatine County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52720?

The median home value in ZIP code 52720 is $192,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 52720?

ZIP code 52720 has an estimated population of 884 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52720?

The median household income in ZIP code 52720 is $81,806, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52720 in?

ZIP code 52720 observes the CST timezone.