52721 ZIP Code — Bennett, IA

Cedar County, Iowa

ZIP code 52721 is located in Bennett, Iowa, within Cedar County. It covers approximately 40.79 square miles and serves a population of 846 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52721

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 $163,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,375. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 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 52721 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

846

population

40.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52721 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52721

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bennett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52765 New Liberty (5.6 mi) 52255 Lowden (8.1 mi) 52777 Wheatland (8.3 mi) 52216 Clarence (9.8 mi) 52778 Wilton (10.5 mi) 52747 Durant (10.9 mi) 52745 Dixon (11.2 mi) 52769 Stockton (11.6 mi) 52729 Calamus (11.6 mi) 52772 Tipton (12.1 mi) 52337 Stanwood (13 mi) 52773 Walcott (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	846
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	40.79 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.7529
Longitude	-90.9570
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	30.7%	35.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	22.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.1%	3.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

846

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$79,375

Median household income

$33,142

Per capita income

$163,200

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

296

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	187	22.1%
18 and over	659	77.9%
65 and over	172	20.3%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Asian 7.1%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	762	89.8%
Asian	60	7.1%
Two or more races	24	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.7%	35.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	22.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.1%	3.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 31.3%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	31.3%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$79,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 22.0%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,200
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	56.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	52.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	16.3%
Propane / LP gas	75.6%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	220	68.8%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	30	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	62	19.4%
Households with children under 18	99	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	36.9%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	16.1%
Married	62.5%	67.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	0.6%	6.4%
Divorced	5.9%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 17.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	6.0%
Kindergarten	1	0.5%
Elementary school	82	40.8%
High school	77	38.3%
College / grad school	29	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Retail trade 13.1%

Agriculture & mining 11.1%

Other services 9.3%

Construction 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Professional & management 3.1%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	13.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	70.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	12.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	813	96.1%
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)	785	92.8%
Born in same state	785	92.8%
Born in different state	682	80.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	61	7.2%
Not a US citizen	5	8.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	7%
Arab	48	5.7%
French	39	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	2.1%
English	15	1.8%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52721

What city is ZIP code 52721 in?

ZIP code 52721 is primarily assigned to Bennett, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52721 in?

ZIP code 52721 falls within Cedar County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52721?

The median home value in ZIP code 52721 is $163,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 52721?

ZIP code 52721 has an estimated population of 846 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52721?

The median household income in ZIP code 52721 is $79,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52721 in?

ZIP code 52721 observes the CST timezone.