52208 ZIP Code — Belle Plaine, IA

Benton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52208 is located in Belle Plaine, Iowa, within Benton County. It covers approximately 60.72 square miles and serves a population of 2,992 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52208

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 $118,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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 52208 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,992

population

60.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52208 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52208

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52208. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belle Plaine	Acceptable
Belle Plaine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52215 Chelsea (7.4 mi) 52209 Blairstown (8.4 mi) 52249 Keystone (9 mi) 52301 Marengo (10.3 mi) 52225 Elberon (10.8 mi) 52347 Victor (11.8 mi) 52251 Ladora (12.2 mi) 52346 Van Horne (12.6 mi) 52211 Brooklyn (12.9 mi) 52354 Watkins (13.8 mi) 52315 Newhall (16.8 mi) 52339 Tama (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,992
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	60.72 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	41.8807
Longitude	-92.2539
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	43.3%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,992

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$68,000

Median household income

$36,956

Per capita income

$118,600

Median home value

$680

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,250

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

171

25–34

138

208

35–44

169

193

45–54

157

130

55–59

106

183

60–64

148

218

65–74

176

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	561	18.8%
18 and over	2,431	81.3%
65 and over	637	21.3%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Two or more races 2.4%

Other race 1.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,872	93.5%
Hispanic or Latino	81	2.6%
Two or more races	74	2.4%
Other race	43	1.4%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 26.3%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	26.3%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$68,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 39.2%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,600
Median rent / month	$680
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	43.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.2%
Electricity	17.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	643	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	85	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	265	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	237	19.3%
Households with children under 18	258	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	414	33.7%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	22.0%
Married	50.6%	55.6%
Separated	3.0%	0.7%
Widowed	3.4%	9.8%
Divorced	15.4%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	6.9%
Kindergarten	22	4.8%
Elementary school	217	47.0%
High school	137	29.7%
College / grad school	54	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Professional & management 8.2%

Construction 8.0%

Retail trade 7.8%

Other services 7.4%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Public administration 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.4%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	34.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 9.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	158	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	13.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,801	93.6%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,979	99.6%
Born in same state	2,968	99.2%
Born in different state	2,464	82.4%
Foreign born	11	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.4%
Not a US citizen	9	69.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	419	14%
French	240	8%
Arab	118	3.9%
Polish	60	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	1.1%
Irish	5	0.2%
Dutch	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52208

What city is ZIP code 52208 in?

ZIP code 52208 is primarily assigned to Belle Plaine, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52208 in?

ZIP code 52208 falls within Benton County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52208 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 52208 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52208?

The median home value in ZIP code 52208 is $118,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 52208?

ZIP code 52208 has an estimated population of 2,992 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52208?

The median household income in ZIP code 52208 is $68,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52208 in?

ZIP code 52208 observes the CST timezone.