52306 ZIP Code — Mechanicsville, IA

Cedar County, Iowa

ZIP code 52306 is located in Mechanicsville, Iowa, within Cedar County. It covers approximately 75.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,300 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52306

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 $147,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,458. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% 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 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52306 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,300

population

75.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52306 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52306

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52306. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mechanicsville	Acceptable
Mechanicsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52253 Lisbon (4.3 mi) 52337 Stanwood (7.5 mi) 52314 Mount Vernon (9.7 mi) 52305 Martelle (9.8 mi) 52320 Olin (10.3 mi) 52772 Tipton (11.2 mi) 52216 Clarence (12.3 mi) 52333 Solon (13 mi) 52358 West Branch (14.3 mi) 52227 Ely (14.6 mi) 52336 Springville (14.7 mi) 52205 Anamosa (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,300
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	75.20 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	41.8925
Longitude	-91.2737
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	40.8%	35.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	22.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,300

Population

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$66,458

Median household income

$35,653

Per capita income

$147,300

Median home value

$572

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

515

Housing units

12.3%

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

126

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	187	14.4%
18 and over	1,113	85.6%
65 and over	354	27.2%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,287	98.2%
Two or more races	12	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	35.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	22.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	3.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$66,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 23.3%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,300
Median rent / month	$572
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	47.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.8%
Electricity	7.8%
Propane / LP gas	34.2%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	336	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	115	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	112	18.9%
Households with children under 18	118	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	227	38.3%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	16.3%
Married	57.5%	61.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	14.5%
Divorced	18.9%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 17.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	6.2%
Kindergarten	35	21.7%
Elementary school	51	31.7%
High school	39	24.2%
College / grad school	26	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.9%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Professional & management 11.9%

Retail trade 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Construction 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Other services 2.2%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	17.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	21.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 12.6%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 28.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.8%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,231	94.7%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,300	100.0%
Born in same state	1,300	100.0%
Born in different state	1,069	82.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	200	15.4%
French	102	7.8%
Arab	73	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	1.8%
Polish	15	1.2%
Dutch	11	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52306

What city is ZIP code 52306 in?

ZIP code 52306 is primarily assigned to Mechanicsville, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52306 in?

ZIP code 52306 falls within Cedar County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52306 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 52306 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52306?

12% 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 52306 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 52306 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52306?

The median home value in ZIP code 52306 is $147,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 52306 in?

ZIP code 52306 observes the CST timezone.