52212 ZIP Code — Center Junction, IA

Jones County, Iowa

ZIP code 52212 is located in Center Junction, Iowa, within Jones County. It covers approximately 22.28 square miles and serves a population of 446 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52212

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 $121,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,839. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 52212 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

446

population

22.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52212 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52212

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52212. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Center Junction	Acceptable
Center Junction	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52362 Wyoming (4.4 mi) 52321 Onslow (6.5 mi) 52320 Olin (7.4 mi) 52310 Monticello (9.7 mi) 52323 Oxford Junction (9.9 mi) 52205 Anamosa (10 mi) 52309 Monmouth (10.6 mi) 52033 Cascade (12.5 mi) 52207 Baldwin (13.1 mi) 52337 Stanwood (14.8 mi) 52305 Martelle (14.8 mi) 52216 Clarence (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	446
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	22.28 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.1034
Longitude	-91.0828
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	30.8%	43.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	54.9%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	16.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

446

Population

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$79,839

Median household income

$38,053

Per capita income

$121,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.8%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

212

Housing units

40.9%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	13.2%
18 and over	387	86.8%
65 and over	186	41.7%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	446	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.8%	43.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	54.9%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	16.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 17.7%

$35k–$50k 3.6%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	17.7%
$35k–$50k	3.6%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	24.5%
$100k–$150k	27.1%
$150k–$200k	13.5%
Median income	$79,839

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 30.4%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.8%
Renter occupied	4.2%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	95.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	37.3%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	50.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.2%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	68.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.6%
Propane / LP gas	84.4%
Wood	14.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	153	79.7%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	27	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	7	3.6%
Households with children under 18	73	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	52.1%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	3.7%	9.9%
Married	80.8%	83.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.6%	3.9%
Divorced	2.8%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.3%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 23.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.7%
Bachelor's or higher	40.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	79.6%
High school	8	14.8%
College / grad school	3	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 25.9%

Agriculture & mining 21.3%

Retail trade 14.2%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Education & healthcare 10.5%

Construction 9.6%

Professional & management 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	72.0%
Service	1.3%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	1.7%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	5.9%
Self-employed	18.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.5

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	67.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	438	98.2%
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)	446	100.0%
Born in same state	446	100.0%
Born in different state	353	79.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	44	9.9%
Italian	43	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52212

What city is ZIP code 52212 in?

ZIP code 52212 is primarily assigned to Center Junction, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52212 in?

ZIP code 52212 falls within Jones County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52212 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 52212 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 52212 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 52212 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52212 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 52212 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 52212 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 52212 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 52212 in?

ZIP code 52212 observes the CST timezone.