52236 ZIP Code — Homestead, IA

Iowa County, Iowa

ZIP code 52236 is located in Homestead, Iowa, within Iowa County. It covers approximately 26.18 square miles and serves a population of 512 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52236

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,100.

The gap between median ($82,708) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 66% 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 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52236 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

512

population

26.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52236 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52236

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52236. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Homestead	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	512
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	26.18 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.7308
Longitude	-91.8907
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	38.6%	36.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	36.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	23.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	12.7%	3.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

512

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$82,708

Median household income

$56,193

Per capita income

$183,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

211

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	142	27.7%
18 and over	370	72.3%
65 and over	188	36.7%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Two or more races 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	498	94.7%
Hispanic or Latino	14	2.7%
Two or more races	14	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	36.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	36.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	23.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	12.7%	3.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 14.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	27.5%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	14.7%
Median income	$82,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	94.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	32.2%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	3.3%
3 bedrooms	64.9%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	44.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.5%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	64.0%
Fuel oil	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	20	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	78	37.0%
Households with children under 18	54	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	143	67.8%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.7%	11.7%
Married	82.1%	57.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	30.8%
Divorced	3.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 29.2%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	8.1%
Kindergarten	4	4.0%
Elementary school	68	68.7%
High school	11	11.1%
College / grad school	8	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Construction 22.2%

Retail trade 17.3%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Information 8.6%

Public administration 5.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.7%
Service	3.1%
Sales & office	6.2%
Natural resources & construction	22.8%
Production & transportation	27.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.0%
Government	32.7%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	13.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.9%
Retirement income	50.2%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	72.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	453	88.5%
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)	512	100.0%
Born in same state	512	100.0%
Born in different state	463	90.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	126	24.6%
French	78	15.2%
English	36	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	33	6.4%
Arab	33	6.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52236

What city is ZIP code 52236 in?

ZIP code 52236 is primarily assigned to Homestead, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52236 in?

ZIP code 52236 falls within Iowa County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52236 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 52236 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 52236 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 52236 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 52236 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 52236 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52236?

The median home value in ZIP code 52236 is $183,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 52236 in?

ZIP code 52236 observes the CST timezone.