52639 ZIP Code — Montrose, IA

Lee County, Iowa

ZIP code 52639 is located in Montrose, Iowa, within Lee County. It covers approximately 39.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,560 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52639

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 $136,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,333. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 52639 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,560

population

39.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52639 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52639

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52639. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montrose	Acceptable
Montrose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52632 Keokuk (5.8 mi) 52619 Argyle (5.9 mi) 62354 Nauvoo (6.5 mi) 52627 Fort Madison (9.1 mi) 63472 Wayland (9.2 mi) 62341 Hamilton (9.8 mi) 62358 Niota (11 mi) 52625 Donnellson (11.5 mi) 63465 Revere (11.7 mi) 52656 West Point (13.1 mi) 63430 Alexandria (14.7 mi) 63445 Kahoka (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,560
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	39.15 sq mi
Water area	3.50 sq mi
Latitude	40.5333
Longitude	-91.4524
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	319

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.6%	48.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	50.5%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,560

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$68,333

Median household income

$35,742

Per capita income

$136,600

Median home value

$789

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

715

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

122

45–54

106

55–59

60–64

141

65–74

122

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	211	13.5%
18 and over	1,349	86.5%
65 and over	422	27.1%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Asian 5.4%

Two or more races 2.8%

Black or African American 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,393	89.3%
Asian	84	5.4%
Two or more races	43	2.8%
Black or African American	38	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.6%	48.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	50.5%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$68,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,600
Median rent / month	$789
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	24.1%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	28.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.8%
Electricity	44.0%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
Wood	3.7%
Solar	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	390	56.0%
Cohabiting couple	26	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	162	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	118	17.0%
Households with children under 18	116	16.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	251	36.1%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	7.1%
Married	55.3%	67.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.1%	12.2%
Divorced	10.7%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 22.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	7.5%
Kindergarten	32	17.1%
Elementary school	78	41.7%
High school	53	28.3%
College / grad school	10	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.2%

Retail trade 21.4%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Construction 10.9%

Professional & management 5.7%

Public administration 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Other services 5.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 19.3%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	22.6%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,503	96.3%
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)	1,488	95.4%
Born in same state	1,477	94.7%
Born in different state	1,027	65.8%
Foreign born	11	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	72	4.6%
Not a US citizen	70	97.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	156	10%
French	150	9.6%
Arab	50	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	22	1.4%
Dutch	15	1%
English	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52639

What city is ZIP code 52639 in?

ZIP code 52639 is primarily assigned to Montrose, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52639 in?

ZIP code 52639 falls within Lee County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52639 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 52639 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 52639 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 52639 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52639?

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 52639 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 52639 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 52639 in?

ZIP code 52639 observes the CST timezone.