52050 ZIP Code — Greeley, IA

Delaware County, Iowa

ZIP code 52050 is located in Greeley, Iowa, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 32.01 square miles and serves a population of 433 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52050

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 $159,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,909) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% 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 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52050 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

433
population
32.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52050 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52050

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City Status
Greeley Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
52042 Edgewood (4.9 mi) 52035 Colesburg (8.4 mi) 52057 Manchester (9.9 mi) 52076 Strawberry Point (10.5 mi) 52038 Dundee (11.3 mi) 52040 Dyersville (11.5 mi) 52065 New Vienna (11.6 mi) 52052 Guttenberg (12.8 mi) 52223 Delhi (13.5 mi) 52043 Elkader (16.5 mi) 50650 Lamont (16.8 mi) 52237 Hopkinton (17 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 433
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 055
Geography
Land area 32.01 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 42.6066
Longitude -91.3274
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 22.5% 38.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 48.3% 35.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 20.6% 23.0% 21.5%
Over $200k 8.6% 3.4% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

433
Population
14
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$65,909
Median household income
$40,778
Per capita income
$159,400
Median home value
$793
Median monthly rent
75.5%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
156
Housing units
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
21
Under 5
22
14
5–9
14
8
10–14
8
6
15–19
7
15
20–24
16
39
25–34
41
13
35–44
14
23
45–54
23
13
55–59
13
24
60–64
25
30
65–74
30
2
75–84
2
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1810023.1%
18 and over33376.9%
65 and over7417.1%
Median age37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%
Two or more races 1.2%
GroupCount%
White42898.8%
Two or more races51.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 22.5% 38.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 48.3% 35.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 20.6% 23.0% 21.5%
Over $200k 8.6% 3.4% 5.0%
Under $10k 2.0%
$10k–$15k 1.0%
$15k–$25k 11.2%
$25k–$35k 7.1%
$35k–$50k 12.2%
$50k–$75k 19.9%
$75k–$100k 12.8%
$100k–$150k 11.2%
$150k–$200k 5.1%
$200k+ 17.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.0%
$10k–$15k1.0%
$15k–$25k11.2%
$25k–$35k7.1%
$35k–$50k12.2%
$50k–$75k19.9%
$75k–$100k12.8%
$100k–$150k11.2%
$150k–$200k5.1%
$200k+17.3%
Median income$65,909

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%
$50k–$100k 21.6%
$100k–$150k 12.8%
$150k–$200k 10.8%
$200k–$300k 21.6%
$500k–$1M 19.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$159,400
Median rent / month$793
Owner occupied75.5%
Renter occupied24.5%
Vacant3.9%
Single-family detached92.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.8%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)2.23

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.5%
2000–200912.7%
1990–19995.4%
1980–19892.9%
1970–197914.7%
1960–196917.6%
1950–195912.3%
1940–19498.8%
1939 or earlier25.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom8.8%
2 bedrooms17.6%
3 bedrooms36.3%
4 bedrooms20.1%
5+ bedrooms16.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle24.5%
2 vehicles25.0%
3 or more49.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas6.1%
Electricity3.6%
Propane / LP gas86.7%
Wood3.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11659.2%
Cohabiting couple115.6%
Male householder, no spouse2211.2%
Female householder, no spouse4724.0%
Households with children under 185025.5%
Households with seniors (65+)5126.0%
Average household size2.21

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.6%12.9%
Married66.3%59.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.1%19.9%
Divorced5.0%7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 1.3%
HS graduate 56.0%
Some college, no degree 8.9%
Associate's degree 11.6%
Bachelor's degree 18.9%
Graduate / professional 1.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.7%
Bachelor's or higher20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4148.8%
Kindergarten33.6%
Elementary school1821.4%
High school1821.4%
College / grad school44.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%
Other services 18.9%
Manufacturing 16.0%
Finance & real estate 7.8%
Retail trade 7.4%
Agriculture & mining 6.2%
Transportation & utilities 6.2%
Wholesale trade 4.1%
Construction 2.5%
Professional & management 2.1%
Information 1.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts46.5%
Service8.2%
Sales & office15.2%
Natural resources & construction2.9%
Production & transportation27.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.7%
Government8.6%
Self-employed13.6%
Unpaid family workers2.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.0%
Carpool2.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.1%
Work from home22.2%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)30.0

Poverty

All people 10.2%
Under 18 years 18.0%
18 and over 7.8%
Married-couple families 3.4%
Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.2%
Retirement income17.9%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance9.7%
Food stamps / SNAP6.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.3%
High blood pressure31.6%
High cholesterol32.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart disease6.3%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis23.4%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.9%
Binge drinking23.0%
No physical activity23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.2%
Depression17.5%
Fair or poor health12.4%
Poor mental health13.7%
Poor physical health9.5%
No health insurance9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.0%
Visited dentist66.8%
Cholesterol screening87.4%
Teeth loss14.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans133.9%
Disability%
Any disability9.9%
Under 185.0%
18–64 years9.7%
65 and over17.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.7%
Public insurance36.7%
No insurance2.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only39090.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)433100.0%
Born in same state433100.0%
Born in different state41194.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French419.5%
Italian358.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab296.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.3%
Internet access86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52050

What city is ZIP code 52050 in?

ZIP code 52050 is primarily assigned to Greeley, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52050 in?

ZIP code 52050 falls within Delaware County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52050 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 52050 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52050?

The median home value in ZIP code 52050 is $159,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 52050?

ZIP code 52050 has an estimated population of 433 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52050?

The median household income in ZIP code 52050 is $65,909, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52050 in?

ZIP code 52050 observes the CST timezone.

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