52211 ZIP Code — Brooklyn, IA

Poweshiek County, Iowa

ZIP code 52211 is located in Brooklyn, Iowa, within Poweshiek County. It covers approximately 87.73 square miles and serves a population of 2,638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52211

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 $154,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $62,902. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52211 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,638

population

87.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52211 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52211

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52211. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brooklyn	Acceptable
Brooklyn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50157 Malcom (6 mi) 52347 Victor (9.1 mi) 52215 Chelsea (9.9 mi) 50171 Montezuma (12.1 mi) 52222 Deep River (12.8 mi) 52208 Belle Plaine (12.9 mi) 52251 Ladora (13 mi) 52339 Tama (13.5 mi) 50112 Grinnell (14.3 mi) 52301 Marengo (17.1 mi) 52225 Elberon (19 mi) 52342 Toledo (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,638
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	87.73 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	41.7610
Longitude	-92.4451
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	43.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	31.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	18.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.9%	6.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,638

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$62,902

Median household income

$37,727

Per capita income

$154,600

Median home value

$905

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

1,249

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

183

20–24

156

25–34

133

150

35–44

127

111

45–54

156

55–59

132

60–64

178

65–74

152

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	514	19.5%
18 and over	2,124	80.5%
65 and over	534	20.2%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

Two or more races 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,618	98.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.6%
Other race	9	0.3%
Two or more races	8	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	43.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	31.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	18.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.9%	6.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$62,902

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,600
Median rent / month	$905
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	19.6%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	22.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.6%
Electricity	26.1%
Propane / LP gas	32.1%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	3.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	490	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	178	15.3%
Male householder, no spouse	330	28.3%
Female householder, no spouse	167	14.3%
Households with children under 18	230	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	394	33.8%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	21.8%
Married	41.9%	52.1%
Separated	1.4%	2.3%
Widowed	2.6%	9.0%
Divorced	11.3%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	6.8%
Kindergarten	21	5.5%
Elementary school	166	43.2%
High school	98	25.5%
College / grad school	73	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Construction 13.6%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Retail trade 11.6%

Public administration 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Professional & management 4.2%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 15.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	209	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,453	93.0%
Spanish	29	1.2%
Other Indo-European	18	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,612	99.0%
Born in same state	2,609	98.9%
Born in different state	2,311	87.6%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	26	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	355	13.5%
Arab	234	8.9%
French	189	7.2%
English	106	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	0.6%
German	9	0.3%
Dutch	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52211

What city is ZIP code 52211 in?

ZIP code 52211 is primarily assigned to Brooklyn, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52211 in?

ZIP code 52211 falls within Poweshiek County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52211?

20% of residents in ZIP code 52211 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52211?

The median home value in ZIP code 52211 is $154,600.

Does ZIP code 52211 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 52211 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 52211?

ZIP code 52211 has an estimated population of 2,638 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52211 in?

ZIP code 52211 observes the CST timezone.