52141 ZIP Code — Elgin, IA

Fayette County, Iowa

ZIP code 52141 is located in Elgin, Iowa, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 83.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,190 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52141

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 $91,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,333. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 49% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52141 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,190

population

83.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52141 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52141

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52141. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elgin	Acceptable
Elgin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52169 Wadena (6.3 mi) 52135 Clermont (6.7 mi) 52077 Volga (8.8 mi) 52175 West Union (10.5 mi) 52142 Fayette (10.9 mi) 52162 Postville (11.8 mi) 52133 Castalia (12.5 mi) 52072 Saint Olaf (12.7 mi) 52156 Luana (12.8 mi) 52043 Elkader (13.7 mi) 52161 Ossian (14.7 mi) 52047 Farmersburg (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,190
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	83.49 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.9300
Longitude	-91.6371
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	38.8%	50.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	13.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,190

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$62,333

Median household income

$32,613

Per capita income

$91,500

Median home value

$646

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

592

Housing units

19.4%

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

147

65–74

156

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	249	20.9%
18 and over	941	79.1%
65 and over	390	32.8%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,175	98.2%
Two or more races	10	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.5%
Black or African American	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	50.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	13.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 29.4%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	29.4%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$62,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 47.0%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,500
Median rent / month	$646
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	42.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	25.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	15.6%
Propane / LP gas	62.8%
Fuel oil	7.0%
Wood	8.2%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	303	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	16	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	64	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	131	25.5%
Households with children under 18	116	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	50.2%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	16.3%
Married	69.5%	60.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	0.4%	11.3%
Divorced	11.0%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 21.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	6.9%
Kindergarten	19	9.4%
Elementary school	107	53.0%
High school	45	22.3%
College / grad school	17	8.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Agriculture & mining 15.6%

Professional & management 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Construction 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Retail trade 4.3%

Public administration 2.8%

Other services 2.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.6%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	22.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	58.4%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,139	95.7%
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)	1,190	100.0%
Born in same state	1,185	99.6%
Born in different state	972	81.7%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	255	21.4%
French	189	15.9%
Italian	120	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	49	4.1%
English	46	3.9%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52141

What city is ZIP code 52141 in?

ZIP code 52141 is primarily assigned to Elgin, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52141 in?

ZIP code 52141 falls within Fayette County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52141 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 52141 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 52141 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 52141 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52141 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 52141 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52141?

The median home value in ZIP code 52141 is $91,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 52141 in?

ZIP code 52141 observes the CST timezone.