52255 ZIP Code — Lowden, IA
Cedar County, Iowa
ZIP code 52255 is located in Lowden, Iowa, within Cedar County. It covers approximately 42.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,166 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.
About ZIP code 52255
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 $137,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $63,512.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,166
population
42.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52255 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52255
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52255. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lowden | Acceptable |
| Lowden | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
52216 Clarence (3.6 mi)
52777 Wheatland (5.9 mi)
52323 Oxford Junction (7.6 mi)
52721 Bennett (8.1 mi)
52337 Stanwood (8.4 mi)
52254 Lost Nation (9.6 mi)
52765 New Liberty (11.8 mi)
52729 Calamus (12.6 mi)
52320 Olin (13.3 mi)
52362 Wyoming (13.5 mi)
52751 Grand Mound (13.8 mi)
52772 Tipton (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,166 |
| Population density | 27 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 42.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8703 |
| Longitude | -90.9667 |
| 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 | 43.2% | 35.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 39.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.2% | 22.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 3.5% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,166
Population
27
People per sq mi
41.3
Median age
$63,512
Median household income
$40,819
Per capita income
$137,900
Median home value
$923
Median monthly rent
80.4%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
486
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
24
Under 5
25
44
5–9
47
38
10–14
41
25
15–19
26
22
20–24
24
59
25–34
63
106
35–44
112
61
45–54
64
26
55–59
28
46
60–64
48
73
65–74
77
19
75–84
20
23
85+
25
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 255 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 911 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 237 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
3.2%
Other race
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,122 | 93.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.2% | 35.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 39.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.2% | 22.3% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 3.5% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
0.9%
$10k–$15k
7.0%
$15k–$25k
10.5%
$25k–$35k
12.4%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
11.7%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
11.5%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $63,512 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$50k–$100k
24.7%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
13.7%
$200k–$300k
10.1%
$300k–$500k
15.9%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,900 |
| Median rent / month | $923 |
| Owner occupied | 80.4% |
| Renter occupied | 19.6% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
| Single-family detached | 88.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 56.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% |
| 3 or more | 29.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.5% |
| Electricity | 6.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 36.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 245 | 44.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 41 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 127 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 142 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 148 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 176 | 31.7% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.2% | 19.8% |
| Married | 49.9% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 17.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
41.9%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 0.5% |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 12.6% |
| Elementary school | 141 | 65.6% |
| High school | 39 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 7 | 3.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Retail trade
17.7%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Professional & management
8.7%
Other services
7.3%
Construction
6.6%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Agriculture & mining
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Public administration
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.2% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.4% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.6% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 13.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.5% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 16.2% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.6 |
Poverty
All people
15.5%
Under 18 years
23.5%
18 and over
13.3%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
36.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.7% |
| Retirement income | 17.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| High blood pressure | 37.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 95 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 19.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.4% |
| Public insurance | 42.5% |
| No insurance | 2.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,117 | 95.8% |
| 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) | 1,166 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,164 | 99.8% |
| Born in different state | 963 | 82.6% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 214 | 18.4% |
| French | 111 | 9.5% |
| English | 77 | 6.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 45 | 3.9% |
| Polish | 22 | 1.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.6% |
| Internet access | 87.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52255
What city is ZIP code 52255 in?
ZIP code 52255 is primarily assigned to Lowden, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52255 in?
ZIP code 52255 falls within Cedar County, Iowa.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52255?
16% of residents in ZIP code 52255 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 52255 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 52255 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52255?
The median home value in ZIP code 52255 is $137,900.
Does ZIP code 52255 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 52255 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 52255 in?
ZIP code 52255 observes the CST timezone.