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Tama County
Clutier, IA
52217
52217 ZIP Code — Clutier, IA
Tama County, Iowa
ZIP code 52217 is located in
Clutier ,
Iowa ,
within Tama County .
It covers approximately 54.61 square miles and serves a population of
590 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 319 .
About ZIP code 52217
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 $93,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $63,750. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 52217 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
590
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
171
Geography
Land area
54.61 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
42.0762
Longitude
-92.4158
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
319
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.4%
44.9%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
29.7%
35.3%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
15.1%
17.1%
21.5%
Over $200k
7.8%
2.8%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$63,750
Median household income
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 169 28.6% 18 and over 421 71.4% 65 and over 119 20.2% Median age 33.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Group Count % White 557 93.5% Two or more races 24 4% Hispanic or Latino 6 1% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 1% Other race 3 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.4%
44.9%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
29.7%
35.3%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
15.1%
17.1%
21.5%
Over $200k
7.8%
2.8%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.7% $10k–$15k 0.4% $15k–$25k 25.3% $25k–$35k 5.2% $35k–$50k 7.9% $50k–$75k 12.7% $75k–$100k 18.8% $100k–$150k 9.6% $150k–$200k 6.6% $200k+ 7.9% Median income $63,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $93,100 Median rent / month $933 Owner occupied 90.8% Renter occupied 9.2% Vacant 13.6% Single-family detached 99.2% Large apartment buildings 0.8% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.8% 2000–2009 4.9% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 3.4% 1970–1979 2.3% 1960–1969 1.5% 1950–1959 13.6% 1940–1949 8.3% 1939 or earlier 65.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.5% 2 bedrooms 28.3% 3 bedrooms 48.3% 4 bedrooms 21.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 17.9% 2 vehicles 25.8% 3 or more 56.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.5% Electricity 27.9% Propane / LP gas 49.3% Fuel oil 2.2% Wood 11.4% No fuel used 5.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 114 49.8% Cohabiting couple 9 3.9% Male householder, no spouse 32 14.0% Female householder, no spouse 74 32.3% Households with children under 18 85 37.1% Households with seniors (65+) 87 38.0% Average household size 2.58
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 51.7% 10.3% Married 39.9% 53.3% Separated 0.0% 1.0% Widowed 2.1% 9.2% Divorced 6.3% 26.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.1%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.2% Bachelor's or higher 22.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 6.5% Kindergarten 5 2.2% Elementary school 56 24.2% High school 109 47.2% College / grad school 46 19.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
12.8%
Transportation & utilities
12.5%
Finance & real estate
11.7%
Education & healthcare
10.6%
Public administration
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Professional & management
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.6% Service 12.8% Sales & office 33.6% Natural resources & construction 11.3% Production & transportation 8.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.2% Government 20.4% Self-employed 12.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 63.7% Carpool 10.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.4% Work from home 21.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
88.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.6% Retirement income 13.5% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 20.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 34.7% High cholesterol 33.8% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 27.4% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.0% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.6% Binge drinking 21.1% No physical activity 25.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.5% Depression 17.7% Fair or poor health 12.5% Poor mental health 12.9% Poor physical health 9.7% No health insurance 8.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.8% Visited dentist 66.4% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 11.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 17 4.1%
Disability % Any disability 5.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 4.4% 65 and over 13.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.5% Public insurance 61.2% No insurance 3.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 552 93.6% Spanish 7 1.3% Other Indo-European 7 1.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 588 99.7% Born in same state 588 99.7% Born in different state 518 87.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.3% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 49 8.3% French 15 2.5% Arab 7 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 5 0.8% English 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.8% Internet access 91.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52217
What city is ZIP code 52217 in?
ZIP code 52217 is primarily assigned to Clutier, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52217 in?
ZIP code 52217 falls within Tama County, Iowa.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52217?
28% of residents in ZIP code 52217 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 52217 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 52217 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 52217 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 52217 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52217?
The median home value in ZIP code 52217 is $93,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 52217 in?
ZIP code 52217 observes the CST timezone.
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