52156 ZIP Code — Luana, IA

Clayton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52156 is located in Luana, Iowa, within Clayton County. It covers approximately 47.27 square miles and serves a population of 681 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52156

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 $200,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,500. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

681

population

47.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52156 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52156

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52156. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Luana	Acceptable
Luana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52162 Postville (5.9 mi) 52159 Monona (6.3 mi) 52047 Farmersburg (8 mi) 52072 Saint Olaf (9.5 mi) 52157 Mc Gregor (11.6 mi) 52135 Clermont (11.8 mi) 52133 Castalia (12.2 mi) 52141 Elgin (12.8 mi) 52172 Waukon (14.1 mi) 52043 Elkader (15.3 mi) 52146 Harpers Ferry (15.7 mi) 52161 Ossian (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	681
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	47.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.0570
Longitude	-91.4517
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	38.5%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	17.4%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

681

Population

People per sq mi

32.1

Median age

$82,500

Median household income

$40,714

Per capita income

$200,800

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

263

Housing units

22.8%

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	240	35.2%
18 and over	441	64.8%
65 and over	60	8.8%
Median age	32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	655	95.6%
Two or more races	23	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.6%
Black or African American	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	17.4%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$82,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 24.1%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 22.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$200,800
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	94.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	59.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	38.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	60.6%
3 or more	16.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.0%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	37.6%
Fuel oil	9.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	27	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	21	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	38	16.8%
Households with children under 18	95	42.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	20.4%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.1%	30.0%
Married	75.4%	61.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	4.5%
Divorced	6.2%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 49.6%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	8.9%
Kindergarten	11	6.5%
Elementary school	69	41.1%
High school	44	26.2%
College / grad school	29	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.1%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Construction 16.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Retail trade 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Public administration 5.8%

Professional & management 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.3%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	28.6%
Sales & office	8.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.2%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	8.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.1

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.3%
Retirement income	11.1%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	27.5%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	584	85.8%
Spanish	9	1.5%
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)	681	100.0%
Born in same state	681	100.0%
Born in different state	420	61.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	172	25.3%
Italian	56	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3	0.4%
French	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52156

What city is ZIP code 52156 in?

ZIP code 52156 is primarily assigned to Luana, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52156 in?

ZIP code 52156 falls within Clayton County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52156 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 52156 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 52156 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 52156 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 52156?

ZIP code 52156 has an estimated population of 681 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52156?

The median home value in ZIP code 52156 is $200,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 52156 in?

ZIP code 52156 observes the CST timezone.