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Poweshiek County
Guernsey, IA
52221
52221 ZIP Code — Guernsey, IA
Poweshiek County, Iowa
ZIP code 52221 is located in
Guernsey ,
Iowa ,
within Poweshiek County .
It covers approximately 21.04 square miles and serves a population of
359 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 319 .
About ZIP code 52221
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 $208,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $81,008. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 52221 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
359
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
157
Geography
Land area
21.04 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
41.6450
Longitude
-92.3379
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
319
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.5%
43.9%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
48.2%
31.0%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
18.3%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.8%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$81,008
Median household income
$208,900
Median home value
$1,324
Median monthly rent
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 116 32.3% 18 and over 243 67.7% 65 and over 59 16.4% Median age 28.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
7.2%
Group Count % White 332 92.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 26 7.2% Hispanic or Latino 1 0.3% Other race 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.5%
43.9%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
48.2%
31.0%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
18.3%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.8%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.9% $15k–$25k 1.5% $25k–$35k 7.4% $35k–$50k 5.9% $50k–$75k 5.2% $75k–$100k 49.6% $100k–$150k 14.1% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 5.9% Median income $81,008
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $208,900 Median rent / month $1,324 Owner occupied 82.2% Renter occupied 17.8% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 99.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.7% Median rooms 7.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.7% 2000–2009 3.7% 1990–1999 2.2% 1980–1989 3.0% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 13.3% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 23.0% 1939 or earlier 48.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 8.9% 3 bedrooms 37.0% 4 bedrooms 48.9% 5+ bedrooms 5.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.2% 1 vehicle 14.8% 2 vehicles 31.9% 3 or more 48.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 3.7% Propane / LP gas 68.9% Wood 23.0% No fuel used 4.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 72 53.3% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 34 25.2% Female householder, no spouse 29 21.5% Households with children under 18 70 51.9% Households with seniors (65+) 54 40.0% Average household size 2.66
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 14.3% 14.4% Married 60.5% 61.6% Separated 2.5% 20.8% Widowed 11.8% 2.4% Divorced 10.9% 0.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.3% Bachelor's or higher 11.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 29.2% Kindergarten 8 33.3% Elementary school 7 29.2% High school 2 8.3% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
32.2%
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Professional & management
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.5% Service 1.1% Sales & office 6.2% Natural resources & construction 39.0% Production & transportation 14.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.4% Government 14.1% Self-employed 5.1% Unpaid family workers 3.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.0% Carpool 0.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.7% Other means 9.7% Avg commute (minutes) 21.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.1% Retirement income 17.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.0% High blood pressure 36.2% High cholesterol 34.4% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 27.4% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.5% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.8% Binge drinking 20.7% No physical activity 24.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 18.2% Fair or poor health 13.6% Poor mental health 13.0% Poor physical health 10.2% No health insurance 9.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.7% Visited dentist 65.4% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 12.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 7 2.9%
Disability % Any disability 7.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 11.4% 65 and over 11.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 85.0% Public insurance 26.2% No insurance 1.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 324 90.3% 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) 359 100.0% Born in same state 359 100.0% Born in different state 328 91.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 28 7.8% French 28 7.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.6% Internet access 94.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52221
What city is ZIP code 52221 in?
ZIP code 52221 is primarily assigned to Guernsey, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52221 in?
ZIP code 52221 falls within Poweshiek County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 52221 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 52221 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 52221?
11% 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 52221 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 52221 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 52221?
ZIP code 52221 has an estimated population of 359 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 52221 in?
ZIP code 52221 observes the CST timezone.
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