52048 ZIP Code — Garber, IA

Clayton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52048 is located in Garber, Iowa, within Clayton County. It covers approximately 35.61 square miles and serves a population of 307 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52048

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 $101,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $52,917. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 52048 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

307

population

35.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52048 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52048

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52048. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garber	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	307
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	35.61 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.7421
Longitude	-91.2480
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	45.3%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

307

Population

People per sq mi

31.1

Median age

$52,917

Median household income

$21,063

Per capita income

$101,100

Median home value

$430

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

4.7%

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	107	34.9%
18 and over	200	65.1%
65 and over	44	14.3%
Median age	31.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	302	96.8%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.6%
Two or more races	5	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 22.2%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	22.2%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	24.1%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
Median income	$52,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%

$50k–$100k 35.8%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,100
Median rent / month	$430
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	4.4%
Single-family detached	99.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	71.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	37.2%
3 bedrooms	33.6%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	38.9%
2 vehicles	16.7%
3 or more	41.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.6%
Electricity	3.7%
Propane / LP gas	58.3%
Fuel oil	7.4%
Wood	16.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	44	40.7%
Cohabiting couple	24	22.2%
Male householder, no spouse	23	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	17	15.7%
Households with children under 18	43	39.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	29.6%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.0%	36.7%
Married	53.8%	54.1%
Separated	3.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	2.0%
Divorced	24.5%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 56.2%

Some college, no degree 8.3%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	4.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	32.4%
Kindergarten	13	17.6%
Elementary school	20	27.0%
High school	4	5.4%
College / grad school	13	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Agriculture & mining 17.9%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Wholesale trade 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Construction 7.1%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Public administration 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Retail trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 16.8%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 70.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.3%
65 and over	65.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	242	78.8%
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)	302	98.4%
Born in same state	302	98.4%
Born in different state	285	92.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	59	19.2%
Arab	53	17.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	71.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52048

What city is ZIP code 52048 in?

ZIP code 52048 is primarily assigned to Garber, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52048 in?

ZIP code 52048 falls within Clayton County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52048 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 52048 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52048?

5% 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 52048?

The median home value in ZIP code 52048 is $101,100.

Does ZIP code 52048 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 52048 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 52048 in?

ZIP code 52048 observes the CST timezone.