52315 ZIP Code — Newhall, IA

Benton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52315 is located in Newhall, Iowa, within Benton County. It covers approximately 28.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,297 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52315

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 $170,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,548. 33% 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 27 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 52315 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,297

population

28.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52315 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52315

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52315. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newhall	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52206 Atkins (4.1 mi) 52354 Watkins (6.1 mi) 52346 Van Horne (6.1 mi) 52332 Shellsburg (8.1 mi) 52318 Norway (8.6 mi) 52209 Blairstown (8.8 mi) 52324 Palo (10 mi) 52351 Walford (11 mi) 52405 Cedar Rapids (11.2 mi) 52349 Vinton (11.6 mi) 52228 Fairfax (11.6 mi) 52249 Keystone (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,297
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	28.58 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.9997
Longitude	-91.9692
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	35.4%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,297

Population

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$72,548

Median household income

$34,401

Per capita income

$170,900

Median home value

$538

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

474

Housing units

18.5%

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	374	28.8%
18 and over	923	71.2%
65 and over	264	20.4%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 0.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,279	98.6%
Two or more races	12	0.9%
Black or African American	4	0.3%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.4%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 31.4%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	31.4%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$72,548

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 30.1%

$150k–$200k 37.2%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,900
Median rent / month	$538
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	26.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.2%
Electricity	25.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.9%
Fuel oil	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	258	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	29	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	130	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	96	18.7%
Households with children under 18	165	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	37.6%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	24.6%
Married	50.8%	53.1%
Separated	3.6%	0.4%
Widowed	2.4%	13.4%
Divorced	11.0%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	8.5%
Kindergarten	20	6.5%
Elementary school	132	43.1%
High school	100	32.7%
College / grad school	28	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Construction 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Wholesale trade 8.4%

Retail trade 8.3%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Professional & management 5.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Information 0.5%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	71.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,175	90.6%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,295	99.8%
Born in same state	1,295	99.8%
Born in different state	1,104	85.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	299	23.1%
French	70	5.4%
English	40	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	37	2.9%
Arab	15	1.2%
Dutch	10	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52315

What city is ZIP code 52315 in?

ZIP code 52315 is primarily assigned to Newhall, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52315 in?

ZIP code 52315 falls within Benton County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52315 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 52315 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52315?

The median home value in ZIP code 52315 is $170,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 52315?

ZIP code 52315 has an estimated population of 1,297 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52315?

The median household income in ZIP code 52315 is $72,548, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52315 in?

ZIP code 52315 observes the CST timezone.