52224 ZIP Code — Dysart, IA

Tama County, Iowa

ZIP code 52224 is located in Dysart, Iowa, within Tama County. It covers approximately 98.89 square miles and serves a population of 2,016 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52224

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 $163,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,200. 32% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52224 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,016

population

98.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52224 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52224

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52224. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dysart	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52229 Garrison (8.4 mi) 50675 Traer (9.7 mi) 52225 Elberon (10.2 mi) 50651 La Porte City (11.1 mi) 52249 Keystone (12.5 mi) 52313 Mount Auburn (12.8 mi) 52342 Toledo (14.5 mi) 50643 Hudson (15.5 mi) 52346 Van Horne (15.9 mi) 52349 Vinton (16.7 mi) 50701 Waterloo (17.9 mi) 50669 Reinbeck (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,016
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	98.89 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.1707
Longitude	-92.3144
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	319

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	44.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	17.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,016

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$80,200

Median household income

$43,554

Per capita income

$163,400

Median home value

$717

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

719

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

155

35–44

135

137

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

126

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	479	23.8%
18 and over	1,537	76.2%
65 and over	386	19.1%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Asian 3.8%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,903	94.3%
Asian	76	3.8%
Two or more races	25	1.2%
Black or African American	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	44.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	17.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 11.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	11.2%
Median income	$80,200

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 22.3%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,400
Median rent / month	$717
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	1.7%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	48.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	10.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.4%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	449	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	45	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	167	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	159	19.4%
Households with children under 18	208	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	255	31.1%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	15.9%
Married	53.7%	61.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	4.0%	11.5%
Divorced	9.6%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 13.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	14.2%
Kindergarten	18	4.1%
Elementary school	175	40.1%
High school	104	23.9%
College / grad school	77	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Retail trade 14.7%

Professional & management 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Other services 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Construction 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Public administration 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.6%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,878	93.2%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,955	97.0%
Born in same state	1,955	97.0%
Born in different state	1,698	84.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	61	3.0%
Not a US citizen	51	83.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	187	9.3%
French	154	7.6%
English	64	3.2%
Arab	62	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	36	1.8%
Polish	29	1.4%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52224

What city is ZIP code 52224 in?

ZIP code 52224 is primarily assigned to Dysart, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52224 in?

ZIP code 52224 falls within Tama County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52224?

The median home value in ZIP code 52224 is $163,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 52224?

ZIP code 52224 has an estimated population of 2,016 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52224?

The median household income in ZIP code 52224 is $80,200, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52224 in?

ZIP code 52224 observes the CST timezone.