52222 ZIP Code — Deep River, IA

Poweshiek County, Iowa

ZIP code 52222 is located in Deep River, Iowa, within Poweshiek County. It covers approximately 77.09 square miles and serves a population of 731 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52222

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 $116,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,625. The poverty rate of 5% 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 retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 52222 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

731

population

77.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52222 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52222

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Deep River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52347 Victor (8.1 mi) 50104 Gibson (8.6 mi) 50136 Keswick (9.3 mi) 52251 Ladora (9.9 mi) 50171 Montezuma (10.6 mi) 50027 Barnes City (12.3 mi) 52211 Brooklyn (12.8 mi) 50268 What Cheer (13.7 mi) 52316 North English (13.9 mi) 50157 Malcom (15.8 mi) 52301 Marengo (16.4 mi) 52361 Williamsburg (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	731
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	77.09 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.5990
Longitude	-92.3256
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	43.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	31.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	18.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	6.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

731

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$59,625

Median household income

$27,835

Per capita income

$116,400

Median home value

$408

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

276

Housing units

8.9%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	181	24.8%
18 and over	550	75.2%
65 and over	166	22.7%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	699	95.5%
Two or more races	31	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	43.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	31.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	18.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	6.8%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 20.1%

$50k–$75k 35.1%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	20.1%
$50k–$75k	35.1%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$59,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,400
Median rent / month	$408
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	2.5%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	56.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	11.3%
3 bedrooms	35.4%
4 bedrooms	46.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	82.3%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	147	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	18	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	6.0%
Female householder, no spouse	116	38.8%
Households with children under 18	96	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	44.5%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	23.9%
Married	59.4%	40.1%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	14.7%
Divorced	16.7%	21.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 50.7%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	13.9%
Kindergarten	1	0.7%
Elementary school	97	64.2%
High school	29	19.2%
College / grad school	3	2.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.1%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Education & healthcare 11.4%

Construction 8.4%

Professional & management 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Public administration 6.0%

Information 4.5%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	8.4%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 3.9%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	14.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.3%
Under 18	21.5%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	57.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	701	95.9%
Spanish	5	0.7%
Other Indo-European	5	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	729	99.7%
Born in same state	729	99.7%
Born in different state	610	83.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	106	14.5%
English	100	13.7%
French	30	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	3.8%
Dutch	3	0.4%
Polish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	98.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52222

What city is ZIP code 52222 in?

ZIP code 52222 is primarily assigned to Deep River, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52222 in?

ZIP code 52222 falls within Poweshiek County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52222?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 52222 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 52222 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 52222 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 52222 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52222 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 52222 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 52222 in?

ZIP code 52222 observes the CST timezone.