52042 ZIP Code — Edgewood, IA

Clayton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52042 is located in Edgewood, Iowa, within Clayton County. It covers approximately 60.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52042

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 $186,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($76,518) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

30% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 52042 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,663

population

60.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52042 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52042

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edgewood	Acceptable
Edgewood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52050 Greeley (4.9 mi) 52076 Strawberry Point (6.3 mi) 52035 Colesburg (10 mi) 52038 Dundee (10.2 mi) 52043 Elkader (11.9 mi) 52057 Manchester (12.5 mi) 52052 Guttenberg (12.9 mi) 52077 Volga (13.7 mi) 50650 Lamont (14.7 mi) 52065 New Vienna (15.1 mi) 52040 Dyersville (16 mi) 52049 Garnavillo (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,663
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	60.51 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.6676
Longitude	-91.3762
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	42.2%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,663

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$76,518

Median household income

$39,234

Per capita income

$186,300

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

2.4%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

558

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

110

20–24

116

25–34

131

35–44

112

45–54

127

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	387	23.3%
18 and over	1,276	76.7%
65 and over	336	20.2%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,629	97.7%
Two or more races	31	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 10.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	10.7%
Median income	$76,518

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,300
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	27.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	38.9%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.5%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	29.4%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.6%
Electricity	19.8%
Propane / LP gas	20.8%
Wood	13.2%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	354	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	12	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	77	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	162	26.8%
Households with children under 18	159	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	195	32.2%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	25.2%
Married	56.7%	49.9%
Separated	2.7%	1.4%
Widowed	2.1%	16.0%
Divorced	1.3%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	6.3%
Kindergarten	9	3.3%
Elementary school	149	55.4%
High school	53	19.7%
College / grad school	41	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.8%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Construction 16.7%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Retail trade 10.7%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Public administration 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Other services 1.8%

Professional & management 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.5%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	21.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 2.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 6.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	26.0%
No insurance	30.0%
Uninsured under 19	49.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,568	94.3%
Spanish	40	2.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	2.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,658	99.7%
Born in same state	1,658	99.7%
Born in different state	1,474	88.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	130	7.8%
Arab	120	7.2%
French	56	3.4%
Polish	29	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	1%
Dutch	6	0.4%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52042

What city is ZIP code 52042 in?

ZIP code 52042 is primarily assigned to Edgewood, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52042 in?

ZIP code 52042 falls within Clayton County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52042?

The median home value in ZIP code 52042 is $186,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 52042?

ZIP code 52042 has an estimated population of 1,663 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52042?

The median household income in ZIP code 52042 is $76,518, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52042 in?

ZIP code 52042 observes the CST timezone.