52247 ZIP Code — Kalona, IA

Washington County, Iowa

ZIP code 52247 is located in Kalona, Iowa, within Washington County. It covers approximately 80.65 square miles and serves a population of 5,222 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52247

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 $244,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $79,476. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 30% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

5,222

population

80.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52247 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52247

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52247. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kalona	Acceptable
Kalona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52356 Wellman (6.8 mi) 52327 Riverside (7.7 mi) 52325 Parnell (10.9 mi) 52246 Iowa City (11.7 mi) 52322 Oxford (13.4 mi) 52240 Iowa City (13.4 mi) 52242 Iowa City (14.1 mi) 52353 Washington (14.2 mi) 52248 Keota (14.2 mi) 52755 Lone Tree (14.5 mi) 52340 Tiffin (14.5 mi) 52201 Ainsworth (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,222
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	80.65 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.5051
Longitude	-91.7257
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	40.2%	39.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	38.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,222

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$79,476

Median household income

$36,521

Per capita income

$244,700

Median home value

$819

Median monthly rent

72.2%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

1,435

Housing units

26.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

221

Under 5

205

195

5–9

181

141

10–14

131

173

15–19

161

260

20–24

243

338

25–34

315

339

35–44

315

219

45–54

204

120

55–59

112

190

60–64

177

318

65–74

296

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,292	24.7%
18 and over	3,930	75.3%
65 and over	982	18.8%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,996	94.2%
Two or more races	204	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	83	1.6%
Other race	12	0.2%
Asian	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.2%	39.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	38.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	25.9%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$79,476

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 29.3%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,700
Median rent / month	$819
Owner occupied	72.2%
Renter occupied	27.8%
Vacant	2.7%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	28.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	12.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.4%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.3%
Electricity	25.6%
Propane / LP gas	24.2%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,101	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	64	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	350	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	398	20.8%
Households with children under 18	677	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	681	35.6%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	28.7%
Married	60.3%	54.3%
Separated	0.8%	0.7%
Widowed	2.0%	8.5%
Divorced	9.2%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	26.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	3.0%
Kindergarten	76	7.5%
Elementary school	469	46.6%
High school	315	31.3%
College / grad school	117	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Retail trade 17.2%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Construction 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Other services 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Professional & management 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Public administration 3.1%

Information 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.8%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	7.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.1%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	187	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	26.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	29.7%
No insurance	19.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,796	91.8%
Spanish	148	3.1%
Other Indo-European	23	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	125	2.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,103	97.7%
Born in same state	5,103	97.7%
Born in different state	4,070	77.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	119	2.3%
Not a US citizen	55	46.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	380	7.3%
French	343	6.6%
Arab	281	5.4%
English	136	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	89	1.7%
Irish	12	0.2%
Dutch	9	0.2%
German	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52247

What city is ZIP code 52247 in?

ZIP code 52247 is primarily assigned to Kalona, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52247 in?

ZIP code 52247 falls within Washington County, Iowa.

What is the population of ZIP code 52247?

ZIP code 52247 has an estimated population of 5,222 residents, with a density of 65 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52247?

The median household income in ZIP code 52247 is $79,476, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52247?

The median home value in ZIP code 52247 is $244,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 52247 in?

ZIP code 52247 observes the CST timezone.