52225 ZIP Code — Elberon, IA

Tama County, Iowa

ZIP code 52225 is located in Elberon, Iowa, within Tama County. It covers approximately 38.01 square miles and serves a population of 424 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52225

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 $121,900.

Median household income is $59,630. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 52225 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

424

population

38.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52225 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52225

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52225. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elberon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52249 Keystone (6.6 mi) 52215 Chelsea (9.1 mi) 52342 Toledo (10 mi) 52224 Dysart (10.2 mi) 52208 Belle Plaine (10.8 mi) 52229 Garrison (12.6 mi) 52346 Van Horne (12.9 mi) 52209 Blairstown (14.6 mi) 52339 Tama (14.7 mi) 50675 Traer (15.2 mi) 52211 Brooklyn (19 mi) 52315 Newhall (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	424
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	38.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.0239
Longitude	-92.3380
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	37.0%	44.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	53.4%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	17.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

424

Population

People per sq mi

64.3

Median age

$59,630

Median household income

$33,103

Per capita income

$121,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

234

Housing units

1.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	10.6%
18 and over	379	89.4%
65 and over	192	45.3%
Median age	64.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	416	98.1%
Asian	7	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	44.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	53.4%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	17.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 54.3%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	54.3%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$59,630

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 30.4%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	99.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	1.3%
1960–1969	0.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	82.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	30.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	50.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.4%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	77.2%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	10.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	71.2%
Cohabiting couple	10	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	21	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	22	12.0%
Households with children under 18	21	11.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	114	62.0%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	8.7%
Married	67.8%	75.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.1%
Divorced	3.0%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 65.9%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 1.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	1.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	65.1%
High school	10	23.3%
College / grad school	5	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.4%

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 11.0%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Construction 3.9%

Retail trade 3.9%

Professional & management 1.3%

Public administration 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	5.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	45.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.6%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.6%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	18.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	60.0%
18–64 years	2.1%
65 and over	22.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	64.4%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	418	98.6%
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)	424	100.0%
Born in same state	396	93.4%
Born in different state	304	71.7%
Foreign born	28	6.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	65	15.3%
French	58	13.7%
Arab	14	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	3	0.7%
English	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52225

What city is ZIP code 52225 in?

ZIP code 52225 is primarily assigned to Elberon, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52225 in?

ZIP code 52225 falls within Tama County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52225 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 52225 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 52225 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 52225 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 52225 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 52225 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52225?

The median home value in ZIP code 52225 is $121,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 52225 in?

ZIP code 52225 observes the CST timezone.