52216 ZIP Code — Clarence, IA

Cedar County, Iowa

ZIP code 52216 is located in Clarence, Iowa, within Cedar County. It covers approximately 58.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,467 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52216

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 $154,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $69,688. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52216 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,467

population

58.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52216 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52216

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52255 Lowden (3.6 mi) 52337 Stanwood (4.8 mi) 52323 Oxford Junction (7.2 mi) 52777 Wheatland (9.4 mi) 52721 Bennett (9.8 mi) 52320 Olin (10.4 mi) 52254 Lost Nation (12.2 mi) 52306 Mechanicsville (12.3 mi) 52362 Wyoming (12.4 mi) 52772 Tipton (12.6 mi) 52765 New Liberty (14.5 mi) 52212 Center Junction (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,467
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	58.00 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.8829
Longitude	-91.0342
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	44.4%	35.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	22.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,467

Population

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$69,688

Median household income

$31,991

Per capita income

$154,800

Median home value

$843

Median monthly rent

68.4%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

506

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	292	19.9%
18 and over	1,175	80.1%
65 and over	326	22.2%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Two or more races 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,463	99.5%
Two or more races	4	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	35.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	22.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$69,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 35.2%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,800
Median rent / month	$843
Owner occupied	68.4%
Renter occupied	31.6%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	40.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.4%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.4%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	321	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	47	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	148	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	132	20.4%
Households with children under 18	184	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	37.5%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.5%	25.8%
Married	53.4%	51.0%
Separated	2.1%	1.5%
Widowed	2.9%	8.2%
Divorced	22.1%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 19.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.1%
Kindergarten	9	3.2%
Elementary school	137	48.6%
High school	99	35.1%
College / grad school	31	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Retail trade 11.6%

Other services 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Professional & management 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Construction 6.3%

Public administration 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 21.4%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 33.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,399	95.4%
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)	1,467	100.0%
Born in same state	1,467	100.0%
Born in different state	1,262	86.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	198	13.5%
Arab	107	7.3%
French	63	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	31	2.1%
Dutch	11	0.7%
English	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52216

What city is ZIP code 52216 in?

ZIP code 52216 is primarily assigned to Clarence, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52216 in?

ZIP code 52216 falls within Cedar County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52216 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 52216 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52216?

The median home value in ZIP code 52216 is $154,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 52216?

ZIP code 52216 has an estimated population of 1,467 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52216?

The median household income in ZIP code 52216 is $69,688, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52216 in?

ZIP code 52216 observes the CST timezone.