52626 ZIP Code — Farmington, IA

Van Buren County, Iowa

ZIP code 52626 is located in Farmington, Iowa, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 88.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,198 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52626

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 $79,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,400. 36% 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 31 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 52626 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,198
population
88.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52626 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52626

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City Status
Farmington Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
63465 Revere (7.1 mi) 52620 Bonaparte (7.9 mi) 52625 Donnellson (8.5 mi) 52619 Argyle (11.4 mi) 52630 Hillsboro (12.5 mi) 63472 Wayland (12.9 mi) 52648 Pilot Grove (13.3 mi) 52657 Saint Paul (13.7 mi) 63445 Kahoka (13.8 mi) 52656 West Point (15 mi) 52542 Cantril (15.7 mi) 52639 Montrose (15.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,198
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 177
Geography
Land area 88.15 sq mi
Water area 1.54 sq mi
Latitude 40.6330
Longitude -91.7228
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 53.0% 49.4% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 37.7% 35.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 8.9% 12.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.4% 2.7% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,198
Population
14
People per sq mi
45.6
Median age
$57,400
Median household income
$25,812
Per capita income
$79,700
Median home value
$750
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
16.5%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
526
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
11
65
5–9
76
52
10–14
60
21
15–19
25
11
20–24
13
19
25–34
22
90
35–44
106
75
45–54
87
46
55–59
53
53
60–64
61
59
65–74
69
42
75–84
50
11
85+
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1830825.7%
18 and over89074.3%
65 and over24320.3%
Median age45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or more races 1%
Other race 0.8%
Black or African American 0.5%
GroupCount%
White1,17096.1%
Hispanic or Latino201.6%
Two or more races121%
Other race100.8%
Black or African American60.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.0% 49.4% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 37.7% 35.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 8.9% 12.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.4% 2.7% 5.0%
Under $10k 7.4%
$10k–$15k 1.0%
$15k–$25k 12.9%
$25k–$35k 7.4%
$35k–$50k 13.3%
$50k–$75k 32.5%
$75k–$100k 10.2%
$100k–$150k 9.4%
$150k–$200k 5.4%
$200k+ 0.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.4%
$10k–$15k1.0%
$15k–$25k12.9%
$25k–$35k7.4%
$35k–$50k13.3%
$50k–$75k32.5%
$75k–$100k10.2%
$100k–$150k9.4%
$150k–$200k5.4%
$200k+0.6%
Median income$57,400

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.9%
$50k–$100k 25.8%
$100k–$150k 13.0%
$150k–$200k 6.1%
$200k–$300k 12.5%
$300k–$500k 7.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$79,700
Median rent / month$750
Owner occupied81.1%
Renter occupied18.9%
Vacant19.2%
Single-family detached78.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes13.7%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.41

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.7%
2000–20098.5%
1990–199913.2%
1980–19896.8%
1970–197912.6%
1960–19697.6%
1950–19596.8%
1940–19496.4%
1939 or earlier29.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.5%
1 bedroom5.3%
2 bedrooms34.1%
3 bedrooms40.4%
4 bedrooms9.8%
5+ bedrooms5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.4%
1 vehicle17.9%
2 vehicles45.8%
3 or more31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.6%
Electricity20.7%
Propane / LP gas67.1%
Wood6.8%
No fuel used1.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family21342.4%
Cohabiting couple459.0%
Male householder, no spouse13827.5%
Female householder, no spouse10621.1%
Households with children under 1811522.9%
Households with seniors (65+)15430.7%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.7%18.5%
Married50.1%46.3%
Separated1.1%0.6%
Widowed5.0%16.7%
Divorced15.0%17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%
Some HS, no diploma 2.3%
HS graduate 46.5%
Some college, no degree 22.5%
Associate's degree 14.5%
Bachelor's degree 11.5%
Graduate / professional 2.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.4%
Bachelor's or higher13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3110.0%
Kindergarten247.7%
Elementary school18860.6%
High school4915.8%
College / grad school185.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%
Manufacturing 21.6%
Retail trade 12.2%
Transportation & utilities 8.6%
Construction 8.0%
Public administration 5.5%
Other services 5.3%
Wholesale trade 4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%
Agriculture & mining 2.7%
Finance & real estate 1.6%
Professional & management 1.4%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.3%
Service13.1%
Sales & office14.5%
Natural resources & construction13.7%
Production & transportation22.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.0%
Government20.0%
Self-employed8.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.0%
Carpool3.3%
Public transit0.4%
Walk5.1%
Work from home14.9%
Other means4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)31.0

Poverty

All people 16.5%
Under 18 years 24.0%
18 and over 13.9%
Married-couple families 13.6%
Female-led households 28.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.9%
Retirement income26.9%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP5.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.4%
High blood pressure37.2%
High cholesterol37.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis29.4%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.9%
Binge drinking20.0%
No physical activity27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.8%
Depression18.4%
Fair or poor health15.1%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.7%
Visited dentist63.8%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss15.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans657.3%
Disability%
Any disability16.6%
Under 180.3%
18–64 years14.5%
65 and over42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.0%
Public insurance45.7%
No insurance5.8%
Uninsured under 191.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,17898.3%
Spanish40.3%
Other Indo-European40.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,19199.4%
Born in same state1,16697.3%
Born in different state93478.0%
Foreign born252.1%
Naturalized citizen70.6%
Not a US citizen457.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian23819.9%
French665.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab534.4%
English110.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.9%
Internet access83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52626

What city is ZIP code 52626 in?

ZIP code 52626 is primarily assigned to Farmington, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52626 in?

ZIP code 52626 falls within Van Buren County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52626?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52626?

17% of residents in ZIP code 52626 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 52626 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 52626 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52626 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 52626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 52626 in?

ZIP code 52626 observes the CST timezone.

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