52645 ZIP Code — New London, IA

Henry County, Iowa

ZIP code 52645 is located in New London, Iowa, within Henry County. It covers approximately 70.44 square miles and serves a population of 3,801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52645

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 $136,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,250. 31% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52645 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,801

population

70.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52645 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52645

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52645. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New London	Acceptable
New London	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52623 Danville (4.4 mi) 52638 Middletown (8.2 mi) 52644 Mount Union (9.7 mi) 52655 West Burlington (10.4 mi) 52649 Salem (11.6 mi) 52657 Saint Paul (11.7 mi) 52648 Pilot Grove (12 mi) 52650 Sperry (12.6 mi) 52656 West Point (12.8 mi) 52641 Mount Pleasant (13.4 mi) 52640 Morning Sun (14.7 mi) 52601 Burlington (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,801
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	70.44 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	40.9001
Longitude	-91.3935
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	43.0%	43.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	35.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	19.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,801

Population

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$64,250

Median household income

$28,338

Per capita income

$136,100

Median home value

$756

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,135

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

168

Under 5

185

131

5–9

144

108

10–14

118

103

15–19

114

146

20–24

161

247

25–34

273

174

35–44

191

272

45–54

299

55–59

60–64

178

65–74

195

75–84

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	968	25.5%
18 and over	2,833	74.5%
65 and over	641	16.9%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Two or more races 1%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,700	96.3%
Hispanic or Latino	40	1%
Two or more races	40	1%
Other race	21	0.5%
Black or African American	17	0.4%
Asian	16	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	43.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	35.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	19.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$64,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,100
Median rent / month	$756
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	3.1%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	25.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.1%
Electricity	14.3%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Wood	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	745	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	110	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	226	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	321	22.9%
Households with children under 18	490	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	443	31.6%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	19.6%
Married	52.7%	52.7%
Separated	0.0%	4.5%
Widowed	2.1%	8.1%
Divorced	12.2%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 16.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	99	12.0%
Kindergarten	98	11.8%
Elementary school	332	40.1%
High school	139	16.8%
College / grad school	160	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Manufacturing 19.7%

Retail trade 16.5%

Construction 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 1.4%

Professional & management 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	220	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,448	90.7%
Spanish	28	0.8%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.4%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,759	98.9%
Born in same state	3,726	98.0%
Born in different state	3,156	83.0%
Foreign born	33	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	42	1.1%
Not a US citizen	19	45.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	441	11.6%
Italian	399	10.5%
Arab	197	5.2%
Polish	186	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	1.5%
Dutch	35	0.9%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52645

What city is ZIP code 52645 in?

ZIP code 52645 is primarily assigned to New London, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52645 in?

ZIP code 52645 falls within Henry County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52645?

The median home value in ZIP code 52645 is $136,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 52645?

ZIP code 52645 has an estimated population of 3,801 residents, with a density of 54 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52645?

The median household income in ZIP code 52645 is $64,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52645 in?

ZIP code 52645 observes the CST timezone.