50452 ZIP Code — Latimer, IA

Franklin County, Iowa

ZIP code 50452 is located in Latimer, Iowa, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 47.58 square miles and serves a population of 971 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50452

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 $113,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $73,350. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 50452 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

971

population

47.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50452 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50452

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50452. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Latimer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50420 Alexander (5.7 mi) 50441 Hampton (8.2 mi) 50470 Rowan (9.7 mi) 50071 Dows (10.4 mi) 50475 Sheffield (11.7 mi) 50457 Meservey (11.9 mi) 50421 Belmond (14 mi) 50479 Thornton (14.8 mi) 50477 Swaledale (15 mi) 50006 Alden (17.6 mi) 50126 Iowa Falls (18.2 mi) 50526 Clarion (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	971
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	47.58 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	42.7609
Longitude	-93.3702
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	46.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	14.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

971

Population

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$73,350

Median household income

$28,549

Per capita income

$113,000

Median home value

$862

Median monthly rent

62.9%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

282

Housing units

19.9%

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	276	28.4%
18 and over	695	71.6%
65 and over	169	17.4%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.8%

Two or more races 12.7%

Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

Black or African American 5%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	770	72.8%
Two or more races	134	12.7%
Hispanic or Latino	86	8.1%
Black or African American	53	5%
Other race	12	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	46.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	14.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 12.5%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.5%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	21.1%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
Median income	$73,350

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,000
Median rent / month	$862
Owner occupied	62.9%
Renter occupied	37.1%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	1.2%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	19.8%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	36.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	14.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	50.9%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.1%
Electricity	27.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%
No fuel used	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	259	70.2%
Cohabiting couple	19	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	39	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	52	14.1%
Households with children under 18	137	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	114	30.9%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	20.1%
Married	72.9%	64.0%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	12.1%
Divorced	3.9%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 20.7%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 27.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	23.4%
Kindergarten	18	8.4%
Elementary school	83	38.8%
High school	43	20.1%
College / grad school	20	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.9%

Retail trade 15.4%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Construction 4.1%

Other services 3.0%

Professional & management 2.6%

Information 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	20.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	15.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 16.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	13.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	3.2%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	832	85.7%
Spanish	22	2.6%
Other Indo-European	22	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	904	93.1%
Born in same state	904	93.1%
Born in different state	772	79.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	67	6.9%
Not a US citizen	5	7.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	121	12.5%
Italian	73	7.5%
Polish	35	3.6%
Arab	26	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	25	2.6%
English	4	0.4%
German	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	79.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50452

What city is ZIP code 50452 in?

ZIP code 50452 is primarily assigned to Latimer, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50452 in?

ZIP code 50452 falls within Franklin County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50452?

The median home value in ZIP code 50452 is $113,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 50452?

ZIP code 50452 has an estimated population of 971 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 50452?

The median household income in ZIP code 50452 is $73,350, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 50452 in?

ZIP code 50452 observes the CST timezone.