52159 ZIP Code — Monona, IA

Clayton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52159 is located in Monona, Iowa, within Clayton County. It covers approximately 72.77 square miles and serves a population of 2,412 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52159

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 $142,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $68,625. 40% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 52159 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,412

population

72.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52159 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52159

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52159. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monona	Acceptable
Monona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52156 Luana (6.3 mi) 52047 Farmersburg (8.3 mi) 52157 Mc Gregor (8.3 mi) 52146 Harpers Ferry (9.6 mi) 52162 Postville (11.2 mi) 52072 Saint Olaf (11.5 mi) 52172 Waukon (13.6 mi) 52049 Garnavillo (15.3 mi) 53821 Prairie Du Chien (16 mi) 52133 Castalia (17.5 mi) 52043 Elkader (17.7 mi) 53801 Bagley (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,412
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	72.77 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.0916
Longitude	-91.3368
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	39.1%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,412

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$68,625

Median household income

$40,142

Per capita income

$142,300

Median home value

$909

Median monthly rent

72.3%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

920

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

132

25–34

138

214

35–44

225

112

45–54

118

55–59

60–64

147

65–74

154

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	541	22.4%
18 and over	1,871	77.6%
65 and over	584	24.2%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,340	96.1%
Two or more races	39	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22	0.9%
Other race	17	0.7%
Asian	16	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	17.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$68,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,300
Median rent / month	$909
Owner occupied	72.3%
Renter occupied	27.7%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	4.6%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	46.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.5%
Electricity	14.7%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Wood	3.5%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	545	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	98	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	169	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	264	24.5%
Households with children under 18	267	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	456	42.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	15.0%
Married	60.8%	54.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	1.5%	20.3%
Divorced	13.1%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 51.1%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	10.2%
Kindergarten	29	6.7%
Elementary school	172	39.7%
High school	146	33.7%
College / grad school	42	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 17.9%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Construction 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Public administration 5.0%

Professional & management 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Other services 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	25.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 11.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	123	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,233	92.6%
Spanish	33	1.5%
Other Indo-European	17	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,345	97.2%
Born in same state	2,326	96.4%
Born in different state	1,355	56.2%
Foreign born	19	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	67	2.8%
Not a US citizen	50	74.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	321	13.3%
Polish	248	10.3%
Arab	111	4.6%
French	89	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	21	0.9%
Dutch	12	0.5%
English	11	0.5%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52159

What city is ZIP code 52159 in?

ZIP code 52159 is primarily assigned to Monona, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52159 in?

ZIP code 52159 falls within Clayton County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52159?

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 52159 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 52159 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52159?

The median home value in ZIP code 52159 is $142,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 52159?

ZIP code 52159 has an estimated population of 2,412 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52159 in?

ZIP code 52159 observes the CST timezone.