52047 ZIP Code — Farmersburg, IA

Clayton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52047 is located in Farmersburg, Iowa, within Clayton County. It covers approximately 37.97 square miles and serves a population of 801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52047

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 $104,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,333. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52047 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

801

population

37.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52047 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52047

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52047. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Farmersburg	Acceptable
Farmersburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52072 Saint Olaf (3.6 mi) 52157 Mc Gregor (5.7 mi) 52156 Luana (8 mi) 52159 Monona (8.3 mi) 52049 Garnavillo (9 mi) 52043 Elkader (9.5 mi) 52162 Postville (13.6 mi) 53801 Bagley (14.4 mi) 52077 Volga (14.7 mi) 52141 Elgin (15.1 mi) 53821 Prairie Du Chien (15.6 mi) 52146 Harpers Ferry (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	801
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	37.97 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.9721
Longitude	-91.3447
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	44.7%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

801

Population

People per sq mi

27.0

Median age

$53,333

Median household income

$23,249

Per capita income

$104,500

Median home value

$603

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

226

Housing units

14.1%

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	312	39.0%
18 and over	489	61.0%
65 and over	98	12.2%
Median age	27.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.7%

Asian 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	781	97%
Two or more races	14	1.7%
Asian	6	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 23.7%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	23.7%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$53,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 35.2%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,500
Median rent / month	$603
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	2.6%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	54.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	11.4%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	33.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.5%
Electricity	17.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.3%
Wood	7.5%
No fuel used	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	18	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	59	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	43	16.2%
Households with children under 18	119	44.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	25.9%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	26.8%
Married	53.7%	62.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	5.6%
Divorced	9.3%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.5%
Kindergarten	10	3.6%
Elementary school	206	73.3%
High school	35	12.5%
College / grad school	23	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.0%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Construction 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Professional & management 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Other services 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Public administration 1.1%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 35.5%

Under 18 years 60.1%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 15.8%

Female-led households 75.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.9%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.0%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	17.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.9%
Public insurance	57.4%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	760	94.9%
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)	793	99.0%
Born in same state	793	99.0%
Born in different state	553	69.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.0%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	186	23.2%
Polish	27	3.4%
French	18	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	1.7%
English	10	1.2%
German	9	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52047

What city is ZIP code 52047 in?

ZIP code 52047 is primarily assigned to Farmersburg, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52047 in?

ZIP code 52047 falls within Clayton County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52047 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 52047 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52047?

36% of residents in ZIP code 52047 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52047?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 52047 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 52047 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 52047 in?

ZIP code 52047 observes the CST timezone.