52232 ZIP Code — Hartwick, IA

Poweshiek County, Iowa

ZIP code 52232 is located in Hartwick, Iowa, within Poweshiek County. It covers approximately 21.28 square miles and serves a population of 306 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52232

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 $225,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,000.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 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 52232 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

306
population
21.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52232 ZIP code map
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City Status
Hartwick Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 306
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 157
Geography
Land area 21.28 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 41.7976
Longitude -92.3377
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 28.3% 43.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 66.7% 31.0% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 5.0% 18.3% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 6.8% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

306
Population
14
People per sq mi
28.1
Median age
$85,000
Median household income
$24,952
Per capita income
$225,000
Median home value
$756
Median monthly rent
88.9%
Home ownership
0.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
80
Housing units
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
21
14
5–9
19
10
10–14
14
0
15–19
1
17
20–24
23
17
25–34
22
14
35–44
18
31
45–54
40
1
55–59
2
5
60–64
6
4
65–74
5
2
75–84
2
0
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189631.4%
18 and over21068.6%
65 and over144.6%
Median age28.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.5%
Two or more races 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White26678.5%
Two or more races3911.5%
Hispanic or Latino339.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 28.3% 43.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 66.7% 31.0% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 5.0% 18.3% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 6.8% 5.0%
Under $10k 1.1%
$15k–$25k 1.1%
$25k–$35k 6.7%
$35k–$50k 7.8%
$50k–$75k 14.4%
$75k–$100k 56.7%
$100k–$150k 11.1%
$150k–$200k 1.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.1%
$15k–$25k1.1%
$25k–$35k6.7%
$35k–$50k7.8%
$50k–$75k14.4%
$75k–$100k56.7%
$100k–$150k11.1%
$150k–$200k1.1%
Median income$85,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%
$50k–$100k 15.0%
$100k–$150k 17.5%
$150k–$200k 1.3%
$200k–$300k 20.0%
$300k–$500k 28.8%
$500k–$1M 11.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$225,000
Median rent / month$756
Owner occupied88.9%
Renter occupied11.1%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached88.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.1%
Median rooms7.1
Avg household size (owned)3.61

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19990.0%
1980–198913.3%
1970–197921.1%
1960–19695.6%
1950–19594.4%
1940–19494.4%
1939 or earlier51.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.4%
2 bedrooms5.6%
3 bedrooms84.4%
4 bedrooms4.4%
5+ bedrooms1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle4.4%
2 vehicles38.9%
3 or more56.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.2%
Electricity7.8%
Propane / LP gas83.3%
Fuel oil2.2%
Wood4.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6875.6%
Cohabiting couple11.1%
Male householder, no spouse1718.9%
Female householder, no spouse44.4%
Households with children under 183033.3%
Households with seniors (65+)1011.1%
Average household size3.40

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.0%32.5%
Married77.3%61.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%3.3%
Divorced5.7%2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 65.9%
Some college, no degree 7.6%
Associate's degree 11.2%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate / professional 0.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher99.4%
Bachelor's or higher14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool610.3%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school5086.2%
High school23.4%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.8%
Other services 24.4%
Education & healthcare 19.9%
Agriculture & mining 8.5%
Construction 6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%
Public administration 2.8%
Retail trade 2.3%
Transportation & utilities 1.7%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Information 0.6%
Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.5%
Service41.5%
Sales & office0.6%
Natural resources & construction9.7%
Production & transportation27.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector60.8%
Government6.8%
Self-employed32.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.4%
Carpool9.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home11.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.7

Poverty

All people 0.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security11.1%
Retirement income12.2%
Supplemental Security3.3%
Cash public assistance3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP3.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.2%
High blood pressure33.4%
High cholesterol33.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease6.7%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis25.9%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.7%
Binge drinking21.9%
No physical activity24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression18.6%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.3%
Visited dentist64.5%
Cholesterol screening87.8%
Teeth loss13.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans31.4%
Disability%
Any disability8.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years12.2%
65 and over14.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance97.7%
Public insurance8.2%
No insurance2.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only26887.6%
Spanish20.7%
Other Indo-European20.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)30499.3%
Born in same state30399.0%
Born in different state28593.1%
Foreign born10.3%
Naturalized citizen20.7%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English227.2%
French227.2%
Arab206.5%
AncestryCount%
Italian103.3%
Polish20.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access29.4%
Internet access97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52232

What city is ZIP code 52232 in?

ZIP code 52232 is primarily assigned to Hartwick, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52232 in?

ZIP code 52232 falls within Poweshiek County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52232 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 52232 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 52232 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 52232 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52232?

15% 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 population of ZIP code 52232?

ZIP code 52232 has an estimated population of 306 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52232 in?

ZIP code 52232 observes the CST timezone.

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