52542 ZIP Code — Cantril, IA

Van Buren County, Iowa

ZIP code 52542 is located in Cantril, Iowa, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 46.82 square miles and serves a population of 436 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52542

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 $97,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,188. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

39% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 52542 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

436
population
46.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52542 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52542

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City Status
Cantril Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
52565 Keosauqua (5.6 mi) 52570 Milton (6.1 mi) 52551 Douds (11.4 mi) 52584 Pulaski (11.4 mi) 52620 Bonaparte (13.8 mi) 52535 Birmingham (14.3 mi) 52626 Farmington (15.7 mi) 63555 Memphis (17.5 mi) 52560 Floris (17.6 mi) 52651 Stockport (19 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 436
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 177
Geography
Land area 46.82 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 40.6644
Longitude -92.0192
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 63.9% 49.4% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 19.5% 35.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 16.5% 12.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.7% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

436
Population
9
People per sq mi
47.2
Median age
$47,188
Median household income
$30,258
Per capita income
$97,500
Median home value
$1,042
Median monthly rent
86.7%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
209
Housing units
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
16
14
5–9
13
14
10–14
12
23
15–19
21
6
20–24
5
26
25–34
23
13
35–44
11
25
45–54
23
22
55–59
20
15
60–64
14
31
65–74
28
6
75–84
5
17
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1810223.4%
18 and over33476.6%
65 and over10223.4%
Median age47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White436100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 63.9% 49.4% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 19.5% 35.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 16.5% 12.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.7% 5.0%
Under $10k 6.2%
$10k–$15k 9.2%
$15k–$25k 13.8%
$25k–$35k 11.3%
$35k–$50k 9.7%
$50k–$75k 18.5%
$75k–$100k 5.6%
$100k–$150k 11.3%
$150k–$200k 2.1%
$200k+ 12.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.2%
$10k–$15k9.2%
$15k–$25k13.8%
$25k–$35k11.3%
$35k–$50k9.7%
$50k–$75k18.5%
$75k–$100k5.6%
$100k–$150k11.3%
$150k–$200k2.1%
$200k+12.3%
Median income$47,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%
$50k–$100k 34.9%
$100k–$150k 17.8%
$150k–$200k 7.7%
$200k–$300k 12.4%
$300k–$500k 6.5%
$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$97,500
Median rent / month$1,042
Owner occupied86.7%
Renter occupied13.3%
Vacant17.0%
Single-family detached84.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes15.3%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.30

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201915.3%
2000–20093.4%
1990–19991.7%
1980–19893.4%
1970–197928.9%
1960–19699.4%
1950–19595.1%
1940–19492.1%
1939 or earlier30.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.8%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms28.1%
3 bedrooms44.7%
4 bedrooms16.2%
5+ bedrooms3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.6%
1 vehicle24.1%
2 vehicles33.8%
3 or more39.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas9.7%
Electricity20.5%
Propane / LP gas61.0%
Wood8.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10855.4%
Cohabiting couple42.1%
Male householder, no spouse3920.0%
Female householder, no spouse4422.6%
Households with children under 185930.3%
Households with seniors (65+)8644.1%
Average household size2.24

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.4%18.6%
Married63.4%59.3%
Separated0.0%2.8%
Widowed14.5%12.4%
Divorced4.7%6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 34.7%
Some HS, no diploma 1.7%
HS graduate 29.6%
Some college, no degree 16.0%
Associate's degree 3.7%
Bachelor's degree 12.9%
Graduate / professional 1.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher63.6%
Bachelor's or higher14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool11.9%
Kindergarten47.7%
Elementary school4790.4%
High school00.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.3%
Information 14.4%
Wholesale trade 10.3%
Education & healthcare 9.8%
Construction 9.3%
Manufacturing 8.8%
Agriculture & mining 7.7%
Professional & management 4.1%
Other services 4.1%
Transportation & utilities 3.6%
Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.6%
Service3.6%
Sales & office40.7%
Natural resources & construction14.9%
Production & transportation19.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.5%
Government2.1%
Self-employed14.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.7%
Carpool7.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.5%
Other means1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)11.9

Poverty

All people 11.3%
Under 18 years 4.1%
18 and over 13.5%
Married-couple families 6.5%
Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.1%
Retirement income21.5%
Supplemental Security2.6%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.4%
High blood pressure39.3%
High cholesterol36.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis31.0%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease9.3%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.0%
Binge drinking18.8%
No physical activity28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.3%
Depression18.3%
Fair or poor health16.5%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.5%
Visited dentist61.8%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss16.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans309.0%
Disability%
Any disability12.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years11.6%
65 and over28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance41.3%
Public insurance33.5%
No insurance39.2%
Uninsured under 1948.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only40292.2%
Spanish7819.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander7819.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)43299.1%
Born in same state43098.6%
Born in different state22451.4%
Foreign born20.5%
Naturalized citizen40.9%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab9922.7%
French347.8%
English173.9%
Italian173.9%
AncestryCount%
Irish61.4%
Polish20.5%
Norwegian20.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.7%
Internet access69.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52542

What city is ZIP code 52542 in?

ZIP code 52542 is primarily assigned to Cantril, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52542 in?

ZIP code 52542 falls within Van Buren County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52542 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 52542 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52542?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 52542 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 52542 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52542?

The median home value in ZIP code 52542 is $97,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 52542 in?

ZIP code 52542 observes the CST timezone.

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