52146 ZIP Code — Harpers Ferry, IA

Allamakee County, Iowa

ZIP code 52146 is located in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, within Allamakee County. It covers approximately 80.98 square miles and serves a population of 866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52146

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,094. 58% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 52146 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

866

population

80.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52146 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52146

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52146. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harpers Ferry	Acceptable
Harpers Ferry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54626 Eastman (9.3 mi) 52159 Monona (9.6 mi) 53826 Wauzeka (11.8 mi) 52151 Lansing (12 mi) 52151 Lansing (12 mi) 52157 Mc Gregor (12.8 mi) 53821 Prairie Du Chien (13.8 mi) 52172 Waukon (15.6 mi) 52156 Luana (15.7 mi) 52047 Farmersburg (16.3 mi) 54624 De Soto (17.3 mi) 53801 Bagley (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	866
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	80.98 sq mi
Water area	9.46 sq mi
Latitude	43.1784
Longitude	-91.1890
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	44.1%	45.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	33.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	16.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

866

Population

People per sq mi

58.9

Median age

$61,094

Median household income

$32,894

Per capita income

$201,400

Median home value

$728

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

1,217

Housing units

20.8%

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

133

65–74

113

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	121	14.0%
18 and over	745	86.0%
65 and over	334	38.6%
Median age	58.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	862	99.1%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.5%
Two or more races	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	45.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	33.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	16.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 27.9%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	27.9%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$61,094

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 35.3%

$300k–$500k 14.7%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,400
Median rent / month	$728
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	65.1%
Single-family detached	53.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	9.5%
2000–2009	19.5%
1990–1999	24.6%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	48.5%
3 bedrooms	29.2%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	48.3%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.6%
Electricity	7.7%
Propane / LP gas	62.1%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	12.9%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	259	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	26	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	117	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	39	8.8%
Households with children under 18	59	13.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	240	54.4%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.9%	4.2%
Married	60.6%	78.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.1%	6.3%
Divorced	15.4%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 18.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	16.2%
Elementary school	26	35.1%
High school	13	17.6%
College / grad school	23	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Agriculture & mining 15.9%

Public administration 12.3%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Construction 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Retail trade 6.2%

Information 5.5%

Professional & management 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Other services 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.6%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	43.5%
Government	35.1%
Self-employed	21.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.6%
Retirement income	55.6%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	128	17.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	18.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	45.6%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	793	91.6%
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)	866	100.0%
Born in same state	866	100.0%
Born in different state	586	67.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	188	21.7%
Polish	143	16.5%
French	120	13.9%
Arab	63	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	1.2%
English	5	0.6%
Dutch	2	0.2%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.9%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52146

What city is ZIP code 52146 in?

ZIP code 52146 is primarily assigned to Harpers Ferry, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52146 in?

ZIP code 52146 falls within Allamakee County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52146 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 52146 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 52146 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 52146 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 52146 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 52146 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52146 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 52146 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 52146 in?

ZIP code 52146 observes the CST timezone.