52313 ZIP Code — Mount Auburn, IA

Benton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52313 is located in Mount Auburn, Iowa, within Benton County. It covers approximately 30.69 square miles and serves a population of 405 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52313

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 $182,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,827. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

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.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 52313 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

405

population

30.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52313 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52313

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52313. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Auburn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52210 Brandon (7 mi) 50651 La Porte City (7.4 mi) 52349 Vinton (8 mi) 52229 Garrison (8.2 mi) 52345 Urbana (10.3 mi) 52224 Dysart (12.8 mi) 52329 Rowley (13.9 mi) 50648 Jesup (14.4 mi) 52332 Shellsburg (14.6 mi) 50667 Raymond (16.5 mi) 52346 Van Horne (16.6 mi) 50701 Waterloo (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	405
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	30.69 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	42.2540
Longitude	-92.0899
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	19.4%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	54.4%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

405

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

$86,827

Median household income

$40,740

Per capita income

$182,800

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

144

Housing units

12.4%

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	76	18.8%
18 and over	329	81.2%
65 and over	58	14.3%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 3.1%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	388	92.8%
Hispanic or Latino	13	3.1%
Other race	13	3.1%
Two or more races	4	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.4%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	54.4%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	4.0%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 19.6%

$35k–$50k 3.7%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 31.3%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	19.6%
$35k–$50k	3.7%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	31.3%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$86,827

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 43.3%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,800
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	91.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	0.6%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	68.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	11.0%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	28.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	7.4%
2 vehicles	23.3%
3 or more	69.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.2%
Electricity	14.1%
Propane / LP gas	55.2%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	79.1%
Cohabiting couple	14	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	10	6.1%
Female householder, no spouse	10	6.1%
Households with children under 18	39	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	19.6%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.3%	16.4%
Married	77.1%	75.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	6.4%
Divorced	5.0%	1.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 32.2%

Associate's degree 22.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	38	50.0%
High school	30	39.5%
College / grad school	8	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.7%

Agriculture & mining 22.9%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Retail trade 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Construction 1.8%

Professional & management 0.9%

Other services 0.9%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.5%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.1%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.6%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	10.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.0%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	396	97.8%
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)	405	100.0%
Born in same state	405	100.0%
Born in different state	378	93.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	78	19.3%
French	56	13.8%
Polish	13	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	10	2.5%
Arab	7	1.7%
English	6	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52313

What city is ZIP code 52313 in?

ZIP code 52313 is primarily assigned to Mount Auburn, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52313 in?

ZIP code 52313 falls within Benton County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52313?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 52313 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 52313 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52313 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 52313 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52313?

The median home value in ZIP code 52313 is $182,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 52313 in?

ZIP code 52313 observes the CST timezone.