52036 ZIP Code — Delaware, IA
Delaware County, Iowa
ZIP code 52036 is located in Delaware, Iowa, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 0.43 square miles and serves a population of 139 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.
139
population
0.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52036 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52036
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Delaware | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 08/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 139 |
| Population density | 323 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4906 |
| Longitude | -91.3468 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 563 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
139
Population
323
People per sq mi
55.3
Median age
$68,438
Median household income
$33,789
Per capita income
$136,900
Median home value
$589
Median monthly rent
69.7%
Home ownership
16.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
51
Housing units
9.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
Under 5
8
1
5–9
1
2
10–14
2
1
15–19
1
6
20–24
7
3
25–34
3
4
35–44
4
9
45–54
9
14
55–59
15
4
60–64
5
11
65–74
12
4
75–84
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24 | 17.3% |
| 18 and over | 115 | 82.7% |
| 65 and over | 32 | 23.0% |
| Median age | 55.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.5%
Two or more races
6.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 93.5% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 6.5% |
Household income
$10k–$15k
7.6%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
16.7%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
27.3%
$100k–$150k
7.6%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 7.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 27.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $68,438 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.9%
$50k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
47.8%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k–$300k
13.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $136,900 |
| Median rent / month | $589 |
| Owner occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter occupied | 30.3% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
| Single-family detached | 67.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 14.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.3% |
| 3 or more | 45.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 12.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 72.7% |
| Fuel oil | 7.6% |
| Wood | 7.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 31 | 47.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 10 | 15.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 13 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 12 | 18.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10 | 15.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 22 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 7.8% | 18.2% |
| Married | 60.8% | 45.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 29.4% | 19.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
47.1%
Some college, no degree
15.7%
Associate's degree
24.5%
Bachelor's degree
4.9%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 6 | 60.0% |
| High school | 2 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 20.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
32.5%
Wholesale trade
18.2%
Education & healthcare
10.4%
Construction
9.1%
Retail trade
7.8%
Agriculture & mining
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Other services
3.9%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 13.0% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 32.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 32.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.3% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 2.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.9% |
| Carpool | 1.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.6% |
| Work from home | 2.6% |
| Other means | 6.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
16.5%
Under 18 years
50.0%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.8% |
| Retirement income | 28.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 14 | 12.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 25.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.3% |
| Public insurance | 43.2% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 123 | 88.5% |
| 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) | 139 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 139 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 128 | 92.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 20 | 14.4% |
| Arab | 10 | 7.2% |
| Italian | 9 | 6.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 2 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.5% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52036
What city is ZIP code 52036 in?
ZIP code 52036 is primarily assigned to Delaware, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52036 in?
ZIP code 52036 falls within Delaware County, Iowa.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 52036?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52036?
17% of residents in ZIP code 52036 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 52036 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 52036 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52036?
The median home value in ZIP code 52036 is $136,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 52036 in?
ZIP code 52036 observes the CST timezone.