52210 ZIP Code — Brandon, IA

Buchanan County, Iowa

ZIP code 52210 is located in Brandon, Iowa, within Buchanan County. It covers approximately 34.59 square miles and serves a population of 946 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52210

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 $156,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,389. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52210 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.

946

population

34.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52210 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52210

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52210. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brandon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52313 Mount Auburn (7 mi) 52329 Rowley (7.6 mi) 52345 Urbana (8.8 mi) 50648 Jesup (10.1 mi) 50651 La Porte City (10.8 mi) 52349 Vinton (11.3 mi) 50644 Independence (11.7 mi) 52352 Walker (12.5 mi) 52326 Quasqueton (13.3 mi) 52229 Garrison (15 mi) 50667 Raymond (15 mi) 52213 Center Point (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	946
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	34.59 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.3302
Longitude	-91.9999
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	37.2%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	23.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

946

Population

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$66,389

Median household income

$22,510

Per capita income

$156,700

Median home value

$960

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

251

Housing units

33.1%

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	384	40.6%
18 and over	562	59.4%
65 and over	91	9.6%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	937	98.9%
Two or more races	6	0.6%
Black or African American	3	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	23.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 17.6%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	17.6%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$66,389

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 17.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,700
Median rent / month	$960
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	90.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.2%
2000–2009	20.5%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	1.3%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	29.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	22.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	15.8%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.0%
Electricity	28.4%
Propane / LP gas	35.3%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	19	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	39	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	58	20.9%
Households with children under 18	127	45.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	77	27.7%
Average household size	3.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	22.9%
Married	61.5%	57.8%
Separated	2.8%	3.6%
Widowed	3.1%	12.7%
Divorced	10.4%	2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 30.5%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	33.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	14.5%
Kindergarten	17	5.2%
Elementary school	209	63.3%
High school	53	16.1%
College / grad school	3	0.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.4%

Education & healthcare 15.3%

Construction 15.1%

Retail trade 10.4%

Other services 7.9%

Professional & management 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Public administration 0.9%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	28.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 20.2%

Under 18 years 31.3%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 12.3%

Female-led households 34.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.1%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	18.3%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	23.8%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	70.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	56.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	862	91.1%
Spanish	44	5.1%
Other Indo-European	44	5.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	946	100.0%
Born in same state	946	100.0%
Born in different state	891	94.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	269	28.4%
French	141	14.9%
Polish	96	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	53	5.6%
English	27	2.9%
Dutch	12	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.4%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52210

What city is ZIP code 52210 in?

ZIP code 52210 is primarily assigned to Brandon, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52210 in?

ZIP code 52210 falls within Buchanan County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52210 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 52210 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52210?

20% of residents in ZIP code 52210 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52210?

The median home value in ZIP code 52210 is $156,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 52210?

ZIP code 52210 has an estimated population of 946 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52210 in?

ZIP code 52210 observes the CST timezone.