52620 ZIP Code — Bonaparte, IA

Van Buren County, Iowa

ZIP code 52620 is located in Bonaparte, Iowa, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 54.49 square miles and serves a population of 878 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52620

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 $159,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,803. The poverty rate of 7% 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 manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52620 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

878

population

54.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52620 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52620

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52620. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bonaparte	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52630 Hillsboro (7.6 mi) 52626 Farmington (7.9 mi) 52651 Stockport (9.1 mi) 52649 Salem (11.5 mi) 52625 Donnellson (11.8 mi) 52565 Keosauqua (12 mi) 52535 Birmingham (12.4 mi) 52648 Pilot Grove (12.7 mi) 52657 Saint Paul (13.2 mi) 52542 Cantril (13.8 mi) 52551 Douds (14.3 mi) 63465 Revere (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	878
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	54.49 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	40.7405
Longitude	-91.7763
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	40.1%	49.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	12.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

878

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$64,803

Median household income

$29,855

Per capita income

$159,500

Median home value

$346

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

374

Housing units

26.1%

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	228	26.0%
18 and over	650	74.0%
65 and over	166	18.9%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	854	96.1%
Two or more races	20	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.2%
Black or African American	3	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	49.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	12.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$64,803

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 21.9%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$500k–$1M 17.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,500
Median rent / month	$346
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	29.8%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.5%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	30.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	19.6%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.5%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	22.5%
3 or more	44.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	20.6%
Propane / LP gas	58.2%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	10.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	179	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	16	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	49	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	67	21.5%
Households with children under 18	76	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	37.0%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	33.7%
Married	50.8%	47.6%
Separated	0.3%	3.3%
Widowed	1.6%	7.1%
Divorced	12.4%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	5.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	99	49.0%
High school	82	40.6%
College / grad school	11	5.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.8%

Agriculture & mining 14.1%

Finance & real estate 12.5%

Construction 12.3%

Education & healthcare 10.7%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Retail trade 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Professional & management 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.3%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	21.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.3%
Carpool	19.9%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 2.6%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	852	97.0%
Spanish	18	2.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	2.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	872	99.3%
Born in same state	872	99.3%
Born in different state	580	66.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.7%
Not a US citizen	1	16.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	10%
German	64	7.3%
French	57	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	3.1%
English	5	0.6%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52620

What city is ZIP code 52620 in?

ZIP code 52620 is primarily assigned to Bonaparte, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52620 in?

ZIP code 52620 falls within Van Buren County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52620 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 52620 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52620?

The median home value in ZIP code 52620 is $159,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 52620?

ZIP code 52620 has an estimated population of 878 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52620?

The median household income in ZIP code 52620 is $64,803, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52620 in?

ZIP code 52620 observes the CST timezone.