52038 ZIP Code — Dundee, IA

Delaware County, Iowa

ZIP code 52038 is located in Dundee, Iowa, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 26.95 square miles and serves a population of 529 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52038

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 $160,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,278. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52038 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

529
population
26.95
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52038 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52038

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City Status
Dundee Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50650 Lamont (5.7 mi) 52076 Strawberry Point (7.7 mi) 52057 Manchester (8.5 mi) 50654 Masonville (9.7 mi) 52042 Edgewood (10.2 mi) 50607 Aurora (10.6 mi) 52050 Greeley (11.3 mi) 50682 Winthrop (12.6 mi) 52077 Volga (15.7 mi) 52330 Ryan (16.1 mi) 52223 Delhi (17.1 mi) 52326 Quasqueton (17.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 529
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 055
Geography
Land area 26.95 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 42.5932
Longitude -91.5490
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 40.7% 38.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 20.9% 35.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 33.5% 23.0% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.9% 3.4% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

529
Population
20
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$75,278
Median household income
$30,544
Per capita income
$160,400
Median home value
$725
Median monthly rent
87.1%
Home ownership
1.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
206
Housing units
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
10
10
5–9
13
32
10–14
44
24
15–19
33
6
20–24
7
18
25–34
24
40
35–44
54
22
45–54
30
15
55–59
20
14
60–64
18
24
65–74
33
12
75–84
17
0
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815228.7%
18 and over37771.3%
65 and over8716.4%
Median age37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Other race 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
GroupCount%
White48386.3%
Hispanic or Latino315.5%
Other race315.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native152.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.7% 38.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 20.9% 35.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 33.5% 23.0% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.9% 3.4% 5.0%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 10.8%
$25k–$35k 5.4%
$35k–$50k 16.7%
$50k–$75k 15.1%
$75k–$100k 16.7%
$100k–$150k 28.0%
$150k–$200k 1.1%
$200k+ 4.8%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k10.8%
$25k–$35k5.4%
$35k–$50k16.7%
$50k–$75k15.1%
$75k–$100k16.7%
$100k–$150k28.0%
$150k–$200k1.1%
$200k+4.8%
Median income$75,278

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%
$50k–$100k 10.5%
$100k–$150k 9.9%
$150k–$200k 28.4%
$200k–$300k 26.5%
$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$160,400
Median rent / month$725
Owner occupied87.1%
Renter occupied12.9%
Vacant19.1%
Single-family detached80.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes16.1%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.81

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.8%
2000–20093.5%
1990–199921.7%
1980–19893.5%
1970–197913.9%
1960–196912.6%
1950–19594.3%
1940–19491.7%
1939 or earlier30.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.7%
2 bedrooms23.5%
3 bedrooms63.5%
4 bedrooms9.6%
5+ bedrooms1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.1%
1 vehicle11.8%
2 vehicles18.8%
3 or more61.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas10.2%
Electricity10.2%
Propane / LP gas50.5%
Wood22.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14175.8%
Cohabiting couple105.4%
Male householder, no spouse105.4%
Female householder, no spouse2513.4%
Households with children under 186333.9%
Households with seniors (65+)5429.0%
Average household size2.84

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.7%20.0%
Married70.8%67.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.0%9.0%
Divorced1.5%3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%
Some HS, no diploma 5.3%
HS graduate 35.7%
Some college, no degree 18.7%
Associate's degree 17.3%
Bachelor's degree 7.3%
Graduate / professional 10.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.2%
Bachelor's or higher17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool10.7%
Kindergarten85.3%
Elementary school9260.5%
High school4630.3%
College / grad school53.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.9%
Education & healthcare 19.9%
Construction 14.3%
Manufacturing 9.6%
Retail trade 7.0%
Transportation & utilities 6.6%
Finance & real estate 6.6%
Other services 5.5%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Professional & management 1.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%
Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.4%
Service10.7%
Sales & office22.4%
Natural resources & construction27.6%
Production & transportation9.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.9%
Government4.8%
Self-employed14.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone50.8%
Carpool23.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.1%
Work from home22.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)35.6

Poverty

All people 1.5%
Under 18 years 0.7%
18 and over 1.9%
Married-couple families 0.7%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.6%
Retirement income26.9%
Supplemental Security9.7%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP17.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.9%
High blood pressure31.6%
High cholesterol32.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart disease6.3%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis22.9%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease6.4%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking23.2%
No physical activity22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.1%
Depression17.0%
Fair or poor health12.0%
Poor mental health13.2%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.8%
Visited dentist67.1%
Cholesterol screening88.2%
Teeth loss12.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans195.0%
Disability%
Any disability12.1%
Under 180.7%
18–64 years6.6%
65 and over50.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.2%
Public insurance39.5%
No insurance5.3%
Uninsured under 192.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only51196.6%
Spanish183.5%
Other Indo-European183.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)51196.6%
Born in same state51196.6%
Born in different state48691.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen183.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian12423.4%
French397.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab275.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.2%
Internet access91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52038

What city is ZIP code 52038 in?

ZIP code 52038 is primarily assigned to Dundee, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52038 in?

ZIP code 52038 falls within Delaware County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52038 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 52038 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52038?

The median home value in ZIP code 52038 is $160,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 52038?

ZIP code 52038 has an estimated population of 529 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52038?

The median household income in ZIP code 52038 is $75,278, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52038 in?

ZIP code 52038 observes the CST timezone.

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