52223 ZIP Code — Delhi, IA

Delaware County, Iowa

ZIP code 52223 is located in Delhi, Iowa, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 47.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52223

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 $179,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,845. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 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 52223 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,162

population

47.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52223 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52223

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Delhi	Acceptable
Delhi	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52237 Hopkinton (4.3 mi) 52057 Manchester (8.6 mi) 52330 Ryan (8.7 mi) 52078 Worthington (10.5 mi) 52040 Dyersville (12 mi) 52050 Greeley (13.5 mi) 50654 Masonville (14.1 mi) 52218 Coggon (14.4 mi) 52310 Monticello (14.9 mi) 52046 Farley (15 mi) 52065 New Vienna (16.3 mi) 52038 Dundee (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,162
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	47.72 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	42.4117
Longitude	-91.3218
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	37.4%	38.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	23.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,162

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$86,845

Median household income

$50,528

Per capita income

$179,900

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

605

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

120

55–59

114

60–64

106

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	108	9.3%
18 and over	1,054	90.7%
65 and over	272	23.4%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Two or more races 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,155	99.4%
Two or more races	6	0.5%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	38.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	23.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$86,845

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 11.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,900
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	26.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	24.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.4%
Electricity	3.5%
Propane / LP gas	53.6%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	256	49.9%
Cohabiting couple	17	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	109	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	131	25.5%
Households with children under 18	71	13.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	188	36.6%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	16.3%
Married	57.5%	50.7%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	20.1%
Divorced	11.9%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 18.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	7.7%
Kindergarten	8	6.8%
Elementary school	52	44.4%
High school	15	12.8%
College / grad school	33	28.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Manufacturing 19.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Construction 10.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.1%

Other services 8.7%

Professional & management 5.3%

Public administration 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Retail trade 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	18.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.9%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 24.1%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 41.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.0%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,132	97.4%
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)	1,162	100.0%
Born in same state	1,162	100.0%
Born in different state	1,080	92.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	132	11.4%
French	123	10.6%
Arab	65	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	2.4%
English	7	0.6%
Dutch	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52223

What city is ZIP code 52223 in?

ZIP code 52223 is primarily assigned to Delhi, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52223 in?

ZIP code 52223 falls within Delaware County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52223 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 52223 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52223 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 52223 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52223?

The median home value in ZIP code 52223 is $179,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 52223?

ZIP code 52223 has an estimated population of 1,162 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52223 in?

ZIP code 52223 observes the CST timezone.