Clayton County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 15 ZIP codes · 15 cities
15
ZIP codes
16,998
population (2021)
-6.2%
pop change since 2010
19043
FIPS code
Clayton County ZIP code map
About Clayton County
Clayton County is located in Iowa and contains 15 ZIP codes across 15 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,998 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.2% from 18,129 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Clayton County is 19043.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,998 |
| 2010 population | 18,129 |
| Change | -6.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19043 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Clayton County
Edgewood
Elkader
Elkport
Farmersburg
Garber
Garnavillo
Guttenberg
Luana
Marquette
Mc Gregor
Monona
North Buena Vista
Saint Olaf
Strawberry Point
Volga
ZIP codes for Clayton County, IA (15)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52042 | Edgewood | Clayton | View map |
| 52043 | Elkader | Clayton | View map |
| 52044 | Elkport | Clayton | View map |
| 52047 | Farmersburg | Clayton | View map |
| 52048 | Garber | Clayton | View map |
| 52049 | Garnavillo | Clayton | View map |
| 52052 | Guttenberg | Clayton | View map |
| 52066 | North Buena Vista | Clayton | View map |
| 52072 | Saint Olaf | Clayton | View map |
| 52076 | Strawberry Point | Clayton | View map |
| 52077 | Volga | Clayton | View map |
| 52156 | Luana | Clayton | View map |
| 52157 | Mc Gregor | Clayton | View map |
| 52158 | Marquette | Clayton | View map |
| 52159 | Monona | Clayton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,076
Population
45.4
Median age
$64,695
Median household income
$34,845
Per capita income
$127,660
Median home value
$591
Median monthly rent
78.5%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
7,302
Housing units
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
560
Under 5
504
516
5–9
464
570
10–14
513
591
15–19
531
446
20–24
400
940
25–34
844
1,012
35–44
909
1,090
45–54
979
625
55–59
562
887
60–64
798
1,248
65–74
1,122
648
75–84
583
387
85+
347
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,882 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 14,194 | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,335 | 21.4% |
| Median age | 45.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Asian
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,526 | 96% |
| Two or more races | 394 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 | 1% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
16.2%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $64,695 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
27.3%
$100k–$150k
22.3%
$150k–$200k
15.4%
$200k–$300k
15.5%
$300k–$500k
7.9%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,660 |
| Median rent / month | $591 |
| Owner occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter occupied | 21.5% |
| Vacant | 17.0% |
| Single-family detached | 83.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% |
| 3 or more | 34.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.4% |
| Electricity | 14.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.2% |
| Fuel oil | 2.0% |
| Wood | 5.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,989 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 492 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,358 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,759 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,921 | 30.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,837 | 33.9% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.7% | 20.3% |
| Married | 55.3% | 57.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
45.0%
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 266 | 12.0% |
| Kindergarten | 232 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,539 | 44.3% |
| High school | 842 | 23.9% |
| College / grad school | 529 | 12.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Agriculture & mining
12.9%
Construction
11.9%
Retail trade
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Other services
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Professional & management
4.2%
Public administration
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.6% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.5% |
| Production & transportation | 19.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.5% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 10.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.2% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.9% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.7%
Under 18 years
15.1%
18 and over
13.0%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
29.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 27.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,009 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 and over | 33.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.7% |
| Public insurance | 41.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,012 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 173 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 84 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 38 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,843 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 17,757 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 13,286 | 76.0% |
| Foreign born | 86 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 233 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 143 | 35.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,233 | 12.4% |
| Polish | 1,166 | 6.5% |
| French | 1,134 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 986 | 5.5% |
| English | 149 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 77 | 0.4% |
| German | 45 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 20 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 87.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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