52251 ZIP Code — Ladora, IA

Iowa County, Iowa

ZIP code 52251 is located in Ladora, Iowa, within Iowa County. It covers approximately 38.98 square miles and serves a population of 551 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52251

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 $107,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,875. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52251 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

551

population

38.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52251 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52251

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52251. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ladora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52347 Victor (4.1 mi) 52301 Marengo (6.5 mi) 52222 Deep River (9.9 mi) 52361 Williamsburg (10.8 mi) 52208 Belle Plaine (12.2 mi) 52211 Brooklyn (13 mi) 52316 North English (13.5 mi) 52334 South Amana (13.9 mi) 52209 Blairstown (15.2 mi) 52215 Chelsea (16.5 mi) 50136 Keswick (17.3 mi) 52325 Parnell (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	551
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	38.98 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.7086
Longitude	-92.2023
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	25.7%	36.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	52.5%	36.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	23.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

551

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$71,875

Median household income

$30,263

Per capita income

$107,900

Median home value

$492

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

222

Housing units

3.8%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	168	30.5%
18 and over	383	69.5%
65 and over	110	20.0%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 4.9%

Group	Count	%
White	524	95.1%
Two or more races	27	4.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.7%	36.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	52.5%	36.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	23.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	26.1%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$71,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 30.7%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,900
Median rent / month	$492
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	41.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	20.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.2%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	50.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.8%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.5%
Fuel oil	7.1%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	47	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	32	15.2%
Households with children under 18	76	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	34.6%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	8.7%
Married	58.4%	72.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.7%
Divorced	14.8%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 39.2%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.7%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	3.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	3.3%
Kindergarten	34	18.9%
Elementary school	93	51.7%
High school	37	20.6%
College / grad school	10	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.4%

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Construction 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Retail trade 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Professional & management 3.0%

Other services 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	26.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 13.7%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 58.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	23.4%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	43.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.9%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	544	98.7%
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)	550	99.8%
Born in same state	550	99.8%
Born in different state	523	94.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	66	12%
Polish	25	4.5%
French	22	4%
Arab	9	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.5%
German	1	0.2%
Dutch	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52251

What city is ZIP code 52251 in?

ZIP code 52251 is primarily assigned to Ladora, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52251 in?

ZIP code 52251 falls within Iowa County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52251 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 52251 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52251?

4% 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 52251 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 52251 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52251 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 52251 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 52251 in?

ZIP code 52251 observes the CST timezone.