52151 ZIP Code — Lansing, IA

Allamakee County, Iowa

ZIP code 52151 is located in Lansing, Iowa, within Allamakee County. It covers approximately 114.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,869 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52151

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 $136,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,100. 49% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 52151 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,869
population
114.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52151 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52151

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City Status
Lansing Acceptable
Lansing Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
52160 New Albin (7.1 mi) 52160 New Albin (7.1 mi) 54624 De Soto (7.7 mi) 54624 De Soto (7.7 mi) 52146 Harpers Ferry (12 mi) 52146 Harpers Ferry (12 mi) 52172 Waukon (12.4 mi) 52172 Waukon (12.4 mi) 54628 Ferryville (12.6 mi) 54628 Ferryville (12.6 mi) 54626 Eastman (14.5 mi) 54626 Eastman (14.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,869
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 005
Geography
Land area 114.82 sq mi
Water area 3.02 sq mi
Latitude 43.3445
Longitude -91.2598
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 50.4% 45.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 33.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 14.9% 16.4% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.1% 4.1% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,869
Population
16
People per sq mi
52.0
Median age
$52,100
Median household income
$32,541
Per capita income
$136,400
Median home value
$588
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
1,138
Housing units
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
80
Under 5
86
42
5–9
45
25
10–14
26
67
15–19
72
14
20–24
16
60
25–34
64
79
35–44
84
102
45–54
109
57
55–59
61
72
60–64
76
172
65–74
183
70
75–84
75
64
85+
68
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1839321.0%
18 and over1,47679.0%
65 and over63233.8%
Median age52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Black or African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Two or more races 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,82697.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native231.2%
Black or African American150.8%
Hispanic or Latino50.3%
Two or more races50.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.4% 45.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 33.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 14.9% 16.4% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.1% 4.1% 5.0%
Under $10k 4.4%
$10k–$15k 3.5%
$15k–$25k 7.0%
$25k–$35k 11.3%
$35k–$50k 21.4%
$50k–$75k 23.0%
$75k–$100k 9.4%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
$150k–$200k 4.7%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.4%
$10k–$15k3.5%
$15k–$25k7.0%
$25k–$35k11.3%
$35k–$50k21.4%
$50k–$75k23.0%
$75k–$100k9.4%
$100k–$150k12.1%
$150k–$200k4.7%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$52,100

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%
$50k–$100k 29.0%
$100k–$150k 18.3%
$150k–$200k 13.9%
$200k–$300k 13.7%
$300k–$500k 15.8%
$500k–$1M 2.2%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$136,400
Median rent / month$588
Owner occupied82.4%
Renter occupied17.6%
Vacant32.9%
Single-family detached75.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes16.4%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.21

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.7%
2000–200916.5%
1990–199911.6%
1980–19896.7%
1970–197914.9%
1960–19693.6%
1950–19594.1%
1940–19492.1%
1939 or earlier36.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom9.9%
2 bedrooms27.4%
3 bedrooms44.7%
4 bedrooms14.3%
5+ bedrooms3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.4%
1 vehicle29.4%
2 vehicles40.8%
3 or more27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas9.2%
Electricity20.6%
Propane / LP gas58.3%
Fuel oil6.5%
Wood2.5%
No fuel used2.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family39045.0%
Cohabiting couple11012.7%
Male householder, no spouse15217.6%
Female householder, no spouse21424.7%
Households with children under 1816719.3%
Households with seniors (65+)41347.7%
Average household size2.11

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.0%19.6%
Married53.1%52.0%
Separated0.0%0.9%
Widowed3.4%10.5%
Divorced15.6%17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%
Some HS, no diploma 1.6%
HS graduate 46.6%
Some college, no degree 16.6%
Associate's degree 9.2%
Bachelor's degree 16.5%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.6%
Bachelor's or higher22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool237.3%
Kindergarten175.4%
Elementary school11536.7%
High school10633.9%
College / grad school5216.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%
Retail trade 15.2%
Construction 13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%
Agriculture & mining 7.8%
Manufacturing 7.1%
Public administration 7.1%
Transportation & utilities 6.6%
Finance & real estate 5.6%
Professional & management 4.9%
Wholesale trade 0.6%
Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.2%
Service17.8%
Sales & office22.4%
Natural resources & construction21.8%
Production & transportation13.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.5%
Government16.6%
Self-employed13.6%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.6%
Carpool10.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.4%
Work from home3.9%
Other means2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)28.4

Poverty

All people 14.8%
Under 18 years 28.5%
18 and over 11.0%
Married-couple families 4.6%
Female-led households 29.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security49.0%
Retirement income33.1%
Supplemental Security4.8%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP2.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.8%
High blood pressure37.3%
High cholesterol34.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis29.1%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer8.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.3%
Binge drinking20.3%
No physical activity26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.2%
Depression16.5%
Fair or poor health13.6%
Poor mental health12.1%
Poor physical health10.5%
No health insurance8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.7%
Visited dentist64.1%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss12.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans19012.9%
Disability%
Any disability15.6%
Under 182.8%
18–64 years11.3%
65 and over30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.0%
Public insurance47.3%
No insurance2.2%
Uninsured under 190.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,70391.1%
Spanish231.4%
Other Indo-European100.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander130.8%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,84198.5%
Born in same state1,84198.5%
Born in different state1,07957.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen281.5%
Not a US citizen2071.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian39321%
Polish1769.4%
French1095.8%
Arab573%
AncestryCount%
English160.9%
Irish80.4%
Dutch30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.3%
Internet access80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52151

What city is ZIP code 52151 in?

ZIP code 52151 is primarily assigned to Lansing, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52151 in?

ZIP code 52151 falls within Allamakee County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52151 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 52151 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 52151 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 52151 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 52151 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 52151 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52151 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 52151 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 52151 in?

ZIP code 52151 observes the CST timezone.

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