52624 ZIP Code — Denmark, IA

Lee County, Iowa

ZIP code 52624 is located in Denmark, Iowa, within Lee County. It covers approximately 0.92 square miles and serves a population of 581 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52624

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $208,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $142,188. 57% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 52624 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

581

population

0.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52624 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52624

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52624. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Denmark	Acceptable

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	581
Population density	632 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	0.92 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7401
Longitude	-91.3504
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	319

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.7%	48.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	11.8%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	66.5%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

581

Population

632

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$142,188

Median household income

$45,816

Per capita income

$208,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

207

Housing units

40.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

110

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	148	25.5%
18 and over	433	74.5%
65 and over	109	18.8%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	560	94.3%
Hispanic or Latino	13	2.2%
Other race	13	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.7%	48.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	11.8%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	66.5%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.0%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 2.1%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 46.1%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	2.1%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	46.1%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$142,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 26.6%

$200k–$300k 49.3%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	35.8%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	42.8%
3 bedrooms	30.9%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.3%
2 vehicles	20.2%
3 or more	69.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.1%
Electricity	21.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	115	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	11	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	20	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	97	39.9%
Households with children under 18	65	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	138	56.8%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	9.1%
Married	79.7%	45.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	45.8%
Divorced	2.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 14.2%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 26.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	40.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	87	70.7%
High school	30	24.4%
College / grad school	6	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.0%

Manufacturing 23.9%

Professional & management 13.2%

Retail trade 11.3%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Construction 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.1%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	37.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	3.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.4%
Government	34.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.5%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.8%
Retirement income	47.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	8.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	23.8%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	76.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	18.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	550	94.7%
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)	581	100.0%
Born in same state	581	100.0%
Born in different state	461	79.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	47	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	19	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52624

What city is ZIP code 52624 in?

ZIP code 52624 is primarily assigned to Denmark, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52624 in?

ZIP code 52624 falls within Lee County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52624 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 52624 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 52624 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 52624 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52624?

The median household income in ZIP code 52624 is $142,188, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 52624?

ZIP code 52624 has an estimated population of 581 residents, with a density of 629 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52624 in?

ZIP code 52624 observes the CST timezone.