52254 ZIP Code — Lost Nation, IA

Clinton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52254 is located in Lost Nation, Iowa, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 59.34 square miles and serves a population of 906 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52254

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 $94,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $53,750. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 52254 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

906

population

59.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52254 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52254

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lost Nation	Acceptable
Lost Nation	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52777 Wheatland (7.6 mi) 52323 Oxford Junction (8.9 mi) 52037 Delmar (9.6 mi) 52751 Grand Mound (9.6 mi) 52255 Lowden (9.6 mi) 52207 Baldwin (10.5 mi) 52729 Calamus (11.3 mi) 52309 Monmouth (12 mi) 52216 Clarence (12.2 mi) 52060 Maquoketa (12.3 mi) 52362 Wyoming (12.8 mi) 52321 Onslow (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	906
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	59.34 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.9531
Longitude	-90.8157
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	48.3%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

906

Population

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$53,750

Median household income

$30,019

Per capita income

$94,200

Median home value

$928

Median monthly rent

63.4%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

297

Housing units

13.2%

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	185	20.4%
18 and over	721	79.6%
65 and over	186	20.5%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.8%

Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

Two or more races 11.3%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	786	76.8%
Hispanic or Latino	118	11.5%
Two or more races	116	11.3%
Other race	3	0.3%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 40.7%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,200
Median rent / month	$928
Owner occupied	63.4%
Renter occupied	36.6%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.2%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	58.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	23.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	13.9%
Propane / LP gas	77.6%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	151	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	72	18.9%
Male householder, no spouse	101	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	56	14.7%
Households with children under 18	98	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	131	34.5%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	44.6%
Married	40.6%	39.4%
Separated	1.6%	0.5%
Widowed	3.6%	5.7%
Divorced	16.3%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 19.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	15.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	47	33.6%
High school	58	41.4%
College / grad school	14	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.3%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Wholesale trade 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Construction 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 4.0%

Professional & management 0.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.8%
Government	5.9%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	1.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 23.0%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 67.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	828	91.4%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	902	99.6%
Born in same state	902	99.6%
Born in different state	685	75.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	153	16.9%
Arab	85	9.4%
French	59	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	41	4.5%
Polish	12	1.3%
Dutch	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52254

What city is ZIP code 52254 in?

ZIP code 52254 is primarily assigned to Lost Nation, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52254 in?

ZIP code 52254 falls within Clinton County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52254?

21% of residents in ZIP code 52254 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52254?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 52254 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 52254 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52254?

The median home value in ZIP code 52254 is $94,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 52254 in?

ZIP code 52254 observes the CST timezone.