52135 ZIP Code — Clermont, IA

Fayette County, Iowa

ZIP code 52135 is located in Clermont, Iowa, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 28.08 square miles and serves a population of 651 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52135

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 $116,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,750. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, 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 52135 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

651
population
28.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52135 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52135

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City Status
Clermont Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
52133 Castalia (6 mi) 52141 Elgin (6.7 mi) 52175 West Union (7.6 mi) 52162 Postville (7.8 mi) 52161 Ossian (8.1 mi) 52156 Luana (11.8 mi) 52169 Wadena (12.4 mi) 52147 Hawkeye (15 mi) 52142 Fayette (15.4 mi) 52077 Volga (15.4 mi) 52144 Fort Atkinson (16 mi) 52072 Saint Olaf (16.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 651
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 065
Geography
Land area 28.08 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 43.0215
Longitude -91.6808
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 42.6% 50.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 39.5% 32.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 13.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.7% 2.7% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

651
Population
23
People per sq mi
52.6
Median age
$72,750
Median household income
$35,561
Per capita income
$116,100
Median home value
$565
Median monthly rent
86.0%
Home ownership
6.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
333
Housing units
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
12
4
5–9
4
22
10–14
28
24
15–19
31
2
20–24
2
25
25–34
32
18
35–44
23
51
45–54
64
31
55–59
38
29
60–64
37
34
65–74
43
29
75–84
37
10
85+
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811718.0%
18 and over53482.0%
65 and over16525.3%
Median age52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%
Asian 1.5%
Two or more races 1.5%
GroupCount%
White63196.9%
Asian101.5%
Two or more races101.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.6% 50.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 39.5% 32.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 13.9% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.7% 2.7% 5.0%
Under $10k 4.1%
$10k–$15k 2.7%
$15k–$25k 6.2%
$25k–$35k 7.5%
$35k–$50k 16.4%
$50k–$75k 16.1%
$75k–$100k 16.4%
$100k–$150k 26.0%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.1%
$10k–$15k2.7%
$15k–$25k6.2%
$25k–$35k7.5%
$35k–$50k16.4%
$50k–$75k16.1%
$75k–$100k16.4%
$100k–$150k26.0%
$150k–$200k2.7%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$72,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%
$50k–$100k 31.9%
$100k–$150k 27.9%
$150k–$200k 11.2%
$200k–$300k 16.7%
$300k–$500k 6.0%
$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$116,100
Median rent / month$565
Owner occupied86.0%
Renter occupied14.0%
Vacant21.9%
Single-family detached88.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.8%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.28

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.1%
2000–200916.6%
1990–19995.3%
1980–19893.5%
1970–197912.0%
1960–19697.8%
1950–19595.3%
1940–19492.7%
1939 or earlier41.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.3%
1 bedroom6.4%
2 bedrooms25.1%
3 bedrooms46.0%
4 bedrooms20.1%
5+ bedrooms2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.4%
1 vehicle31.5%
2 vehicles36.0%
3 or more30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity14.7%
Propane / LP gas73.3%
Fuel oil3.4%
Wood7.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16757.2%
Cohabiting couple3010.3%
Male householder, no spouse3411.6%
Female householder, no spouse6120.9%
Households with children under 185819.9%
Households with seniors (65+)11639.7%
Average household size2.23

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.9%19.0%
Married65.3%59.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.7%9.8%
Divorced13.0%11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 1.4%
HS graduate 39.4%
Some college, no degree 29.6%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 12.5%
Graduate / professional 4.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.5%
Bachelor's or higher17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool43.1%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school4837.8%
High school5644.1%
College / grad school1915.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%
Wholesale trade 13.1%
Manufacturing 12.0%
Other services 11.7%
Transportation & utilities 10.4%
Construction 7.7%
Retail trade 7.1%
Public administration 4.4%
Professional & management 4.1%
Agriculture & mining 3.0%
Finance & real estate 2.7%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.7%
Service14.5%
Sales & office27.0%
Natural resources & construction19.1%
Production & transportation16.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.1%
Government8.5%
Self-employed8.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.3%
Carpool0.8%
Public transit0.5%
Walk1.9%
Work from home7.9%
Other means2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)26.7

Poverty

All people 6.9%
Under 18 years 13.7%
18 and over 5.4%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.0%
Retirement income32.5%
Supplemental Security2.1%
Cash public assistance0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP5.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.6%
High blood pressure37.4%
High cholesterol35.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis26.9%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.2%
Binge drinking19.8%
No physical activity23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.9%
Depression16.9%
Fair or poor health12.6%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.7%
Visited dentist67.6%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss11.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans295.4%
Disability%
Any disability13.8%
Under 181.7%
18–64 years12.7%
65 and over24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance84.5%
Public insurance35.8%
No insurance2.5%
Uninsured under 196.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only63096.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)64198.5%
Born in same state64198.5%
Born in different state53482.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen101.5%
Not a US citizen10100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish18728.7%
Italian7912.1%
French629.5%
Arab152.3%
AncestryCount%
Irish40.6%
Dutch40.6%
English20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.9%
Internet access87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52135

What city is ZIP code 52135 in?

ZIP code 52135 is primarily assigned to Clermont, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52135 in?

ZIP code 52135 falls within Fayette County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52135 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 52135 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 52135 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 52135 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52135 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 52135 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52135?

The median home value in ZIP code 52135 is $116,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 52135 in?

ZIP code 52135 observes the CST timezone.

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