52253 ZIP Code — Lisbon, IA

Linn County, Iowa

ZIP code 52253 is located in Lisbon, Iowa, within Linn County. It covers approximately 47.08 square miles and serves a population of 2,764 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52253

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 $216,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($86,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 39% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52253 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,764

population

47.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52253 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52253

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lisbon	Acceptable
Lisbon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52306 Mechanicsville (4.3 mi) 52314 Mount Vernon (5.5 mi) 52305 Martelle (8.6 mi) 52333 Solon (9.9 mi) 52227 Ely (10.3 mi) 52337 Stanwood (11.8 mi) 52336 Springville (12.2 mi) 52403 Cedar Rapids (12.4 mi) 52320 Olin (13.3 mi) 52772 Tipton (13.7 mi) 52358 West Branch (14.9 mi) 52205 Anamosa (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,764
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	47.08 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.8977
Longitude	-91.3577
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	30.9%	36.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	38.0%	23.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	6.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,764

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$86,875

Median household income

$43,237

Per capita income

$216,600

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

880

Housing units

26.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

107

5–9

112

120

10–14

125

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

140

154

35–44

160

185

45–54

192

55–59

101

60–64

105

152

65–74

157

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	772	27.9%
18 and over	1,992	72.1%
65 and over	557	20.2%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Two or more races 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,745	99.3%
Two or more races	16	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.9%	36.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	38.0%	23.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	6.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	26.2%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$86,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 31.6%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,600
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	4.0%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	19.8%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	24.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.6%
Electricity	19.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.5%
Fuel oil	0.9%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	585	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	49	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	186	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	201	19.7%
Households with children under 18	359	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	369	36.1%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	17.5%
Married	61.1%	59.5%
Separated	1.7%	1.2%
Widowed	1.9%	5.0%
Divorced	15.4%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	12.0%
Kindergarten	41	5.9%
Elementary school	382	54.6%
High school	147	21.0%
College / grad school	45	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Construction 13.1%

Professional & management 13.0%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Retail trade 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Other services 1.9%

Public administration 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 26.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	22.7%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	72.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	208	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.9%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,563	92.7%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,760	99.9%
Born in same state	2,753	99.6%
Born in different state	2,308	83.5%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	371	13.4%
Arab	242	8.8%
French	199	7.2%
Polish	169	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	25	0.9%
English	19	0.7%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52253

What city is ZIP code 52253 in?

ZIP code 52253 is primarily assigned to Lisbon, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52253 in?

ZIP code 52253 falls within Linn County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52253 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 52253 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52253 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 52253 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 52253 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 52253 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 52253?

ZIP code 52253 has an estimated population of 2,764 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52253 in?

ZIP code 52253 observes the CST timezone.