52144 ZIP Code — Fort Atkinson, IA

Winneshiek County, Iowa

ZIP code 52144 is located in Fort Atkinson, Iowa, within Winneshiek County. It covers approximately 74.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,031 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52144

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 $193,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,821. 31% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52144 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,031

population

74.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52144 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52144

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Atkinson	Acceptable
Fort Atkinson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52132 Calmar (3.7 mi) 52171 Waucoma (5.1 mi) 52161 Ossian (10.3 mi) 52154 Lawler (10.9 mi) 52165 Ridgeway (11.6 mi) 52175 West Union (11.8 mi) 52147 Hawkeye (13 mi) 52133 Castalia (14 mi) 52135 Clermont (16 mi) 52101 Decorah (16.5 mi) 50630 Fredericksburg (17.4 mi) 52136 Cresco (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,031
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	191

Geography
Land area	74.53 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.1339
Longitude	-91.9576
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	563

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	38.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	50.1%	38.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,031

Population

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$79,821

Median household income

$39,753

Per capita income

$193,800

Median home value

$1,125

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

0.7%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

527

Housing units

14.8%

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	204	19.8%
18 and over	827	80.2%
65 and over	187	18.1%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	998	93.8%
Hispanic or Latino	33	3.1%
Two or more races	20	1.9%
Other race	13	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	38.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	50.1%	38.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	19.4%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$79,821

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 23.3%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,800
Median rent / month	$1,125
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	2.4%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	19.1%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	13.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	40.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.2%
Electricity	8.2%
Propane / LP gas	65.3%
Fuel oil	8.2%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	239	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	31	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	157	33.1%
Female householder, no spouse	48	10.1%
Households with children under 18	98	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	32.4%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	22.3%
Married	49.7%	64.3%
Separated	0.2%	0.8%
Widowed	10.2%	9.4%
Divorced	15.7%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 20.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	22.1%
Kindergarten	5	2.4%
Elementary school	62	29.8%
High school	42	20.2%
College / grad school	53	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Manufacturing 25.5%

Agriculture & mining 15.0%

Construction 9.2%

Retail trade 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 2.7%

Other services 1.9%

Professional & management 1.6%

Information 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 0.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.4%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	932	90.4%
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)	1,029	99.8%
Born in same state	1,024	99.3%
Born in different state	871	84.5%
Foreign born	5	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	142	13.8%
Arab	49	4.8%
French	40	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	21	2%
Dutch	2	0.2%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52144

What city is ZIP code 52144 in?

ZIP code 52144 is primarily assigned to Fort Atkinson, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52144 in?

ZIP code 52144 falls within Winneshiek County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52144 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 52144 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52144?

15% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 52144?

The median home value in ZIP code 52144 is $193,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 52144?

ZIP code 52144 has an estimated population of 1,031 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52144 in?

ZIP code 52144 observes the CST timezone.