52229 ZIP Code — Garrison, IA

Benton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52229 is located in Garrison, Iowa, within Benton County. It covers approximately 52.64 square miles and serves a population of 849 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52229

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 $165,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,119. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 52229 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

849

population

52.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52229 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52229

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garrison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52313 Mount Auburn (8.2 mi) 52224 Dysart (8.4 mi) 52349 Vinton (8.6 mi) 52346 Van Horne (9.7 mi) 52249 Keystone (10 mi) 50651 La Porte City (11.9 mi) 52225 Elberon (12.6 mi) 52332 Shellsburg (13.7 mi) 52315 Newhall (13.8 mi) 52345 Urbana (14.7 mi) 52210 Brandon (15 mi) 52209 Blairstown (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	849
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	52.64 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.1452
Longitude	-92.1533
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	32.2%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

849

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$85,119

Median household income

$33,961

Per capita income

$165,700

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

283

Housing units

14.9%

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	173	20.4%
18 and over	676	79.6%
65 and over	170	20.0%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 5.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	800	94.2%
Two or more races	48	5.7%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.2%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	24.4%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$85,119

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,700
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	96.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	48.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	29.9%
4 bedrooms	36.8%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	13.9%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	49.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.4%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	47.8%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	50	15.4%
Male householder, no spouse	24	7.4%
Female householder, no spouse	49	15.1%
Households with children under 18	93	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	32.7%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	32.9%
Married	62.4%	50.9%
Separated	1.2%	5.6%
Widowed	2.1%	6.8%
Divorced	2.8%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 24.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	6.8%
Kindergarten	1	0.8%
Elementary school	54	40.9%
High school	65	49.2%
College / grad school	3	2.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.1%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Finance & real estate 13.5%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Construction 8.0%

Retail trade 6.9%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Other services 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Professional & management 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Information 0.2%

Public administration 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	12.2%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	4.8%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 29.5%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	14.5%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	21.5%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	11.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	801	94.3%
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)	847	99.8%
Born in same state	807	95.1%
Born in different state	716	84.3%
Foreign born	40	4.7%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	69	8.1%
Polish	32	3.8%
Arab	27	3.2%
Italian	12	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.4%
German	1	0.1%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52229

What city is ZIP code 52229 in?

ZIP code 52229 is primarily assigned to Garrison, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52229 in?

ZIP code 52229 falls within Benton County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52229?

18% of residents in ZIP code 52229 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52229?

15% 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 52229 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 52229 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52229 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 52229 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 52229 in?

ZIP code 52229 observes the CST timezone.