52044 ZIP Code — Elkport, IA

Clayton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52044 is located in Elkport, Iowa, within Clayton County. It covers approximately 12.73 square miles and serves a population of 297 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52044

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,632. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 52044 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.

297

population

12.73

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elkport	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	297
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	12.73 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.7645
Longitude	-91.3177
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	9.9%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	67.9%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

297

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$71,632

Median household income

$25,114

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

32.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

24.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	96	32.3%
18 and over	201	67.7%
65 and over	21	7.1%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	297	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	9.9%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	67.9%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 44.7%

$75k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	44.7%
$75k–$100k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
Median income	$71,632

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 44.4%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	94.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	31.7%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	43.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	10.9%
3 bedrooms	74.3%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.6%
2 vehicles	7.1%
3 or more	82.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.4%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	85.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	53	62.4%
Cohabiting couple	30	35.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1	1.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1	1.2%
Households with children under 18	51	60.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	15	17.6%
Average household size	3.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.1%	8.4%
Married	45.1%	55.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.8%	35.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 17.2%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 9.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	39	44.3%
High school	49	55.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.1%

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Construction 23.8%

Professional & management 7.0%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Retail trade 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.7%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	37.8%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.6%
Government	4.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	3.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.9%
Carpool	26.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 32.0%

Under 18 years 66.7%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.7%
Retirement income	51.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	4.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	27.9%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	289	97.3%
Spanish	33	11.4%
Other Indo-European	33	11.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	297	100.0%
Born in same state	297	100.0%
Born in different state	260	87.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	41	13.8%
Italian	19	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.6%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52044

What city is ZIP code 52044 in?

ZIP code 52044 is primarily assigned to Elkport, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52044 in?

ZIP code 52044 falls within Clayton County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52044?

32% of residents in ZIP code 52044 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 52044 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 52044 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 52044 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 52044 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 52044?

ZIP code 52044 has an estimated population of 297 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52044 in?

ZIP code 52044 observes the CST timezone.