52766 ZIP Code — Nichols, IA

Muscatine County, Iowa

ZIP code 52766 is located in Nichols, Iowa, within Muscatine County. It covers approximately 48.72 square miles and serves a population of 763 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52766

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 $124,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 52766 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

763
population
48.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52766 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52766

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City Status
Nichols Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
52739 Conesville (8 mi) 52776 West Liberty (8 mi) 52754 Letts (8.4 mi) 52755 Lone Tree (8.5 mi) 52720 Atalissa (11.1 mi) 52749 Fruitland (11.5 mi) 52738 Columbus Junction (11.9 mi) 52760 Moscow (12.3 mi) 52761 Muscatine (14.1 mi) 52358 West Branch (15.3 mi) 52327 Riverside (15.3 mi) 52201 Ainsworth (16.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 763
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 139
Geography
Land area 48.72 sq mi
Water area 0.80 sq mi
Latitude 41.4666
Longitude -91.2850
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 20.5% 40.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 65.1% 34.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 21.7% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.3% 3.6% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

763
Population
16
People per sq mi
41.6
Median age
$68,750
Median household income
$35,290
Per capita income
$124,000
Median home value
$1,272
Median monthly rent
90.4%
Home ownership
4.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
364
Housing units
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
19
Under 5
18
17
5–9
16
28
10–14
27
24
15–19
23
22
20–24
21
49
25–34
45
54
35–44
50
78
45–54
73
18
55–59
16
35
60–64
33
36
65–74
33
10
75–84
10
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816922.1%
18 and over59477.9%
65 and over9712.7%
Median age41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8%
Two or more races 4.8%
Other race 3.6%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White69283.5%
Hispanic or Latino668%
Two or more races404.8%
Other race303.6%
Black or African American10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 20.5% 40.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 65.1% 34.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 21.7% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.3% 3.6% 5.0%
Under $10k 3.2%
$10k–$15k 0.6%
$15k–$25k 3.2%
$25k–$35k 5.0%
$35k–$50k 7.6%
$50k–$75k 31.2%
$75k–$100k 19.8%
$100k–$150k 25.7%
$150k–$200k 2.3%
$200k+ 1.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.2%
$10k–$15k0.6%
$15k–$25k3.2%
$25k–$35k5.0%
$35k–$50k7.6%
$50k–$75k31.2%
$75k–$100k19.8%
$100k–$150k25.7%
$150k–$200k2.3%
$200k+1.5%
Median income$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%
$50k–$100k 33.5%
$100k–$150k 23.5%
$150k–$200k 18.4%
$200k–$300k 11.6%
$300k–$500k 5.5%
$500k–$1M 5.8%
$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$124,000
Median rent / month$1,272
Owner occupied90.4%
Renter occupied9.6%
Vacant13.6%
Single-family detached91.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.3%
Median rooms7.8
Avg household size (owned)2.00

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.5%
1990–19994.8%
1980–19892.3%
1970–19792.8%
1960–196911.1%
1950–19591.0%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier75.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.5%
2 bedrooms20.7%
3 bedrooms35.8%
4 bedrooms24.7%
5+ bedrooms17.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.6%
1 vehicle23.6%
2 vehicles32.1%
3 or more43.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas39.4%
Electricity14.0%
Propane / LP gas46.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14943.4%
Cohabiting couple205.8%
Male householder, no spouse11834.4%
Female householder, no spouse5616.3%
Households with children under 1810831.5%
Households with seniors (65+)8023.3%
Average household size2.22

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married15.8%30.4%
Married50.9%53.0%
Separated1.8%1.0%
Widowed3.5%10.5%
Divorced28.1%5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%
Some HS, no diploma 3.6%
HS graduate 36.9%
Some college, no degree 31.2%
Associate's degree 11.5%
Bachelor's degree 6.8%
Graduate / professional 6.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.7%
Bachelor's or higher13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool117.6%
Kindergarten42.8%
Elementary school8156.3%
High school4430.6%
College / grad school42.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.8%
Education & healthcare 20.7%
Agriculture & mining 15.4%
Retail trade 10.8%
Professional & management 10.2%
Transportation & utilities 6.9%
Construction 6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%
Other services 1.4%
Finance & real estate 1.0%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.0%
Service10.8%
Sales & office15.4%
Natural resources & construction10.6%
Production & transportation40.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.0%
Government20.5%
Self-employed2.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.5%
Carpool5.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.0%
Work from home9.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.0

Poverty

All people 4.3%
Under 18 years 2.4%
18 and over 4.9%
Married-couple families 1.3%
Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security21.0%
Retirement income23.3%
Supplemental Security0.6%
Cash public assistance0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP0.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity43.7%
High blood pressure35.7%
High cholesterol36.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart disease6.7%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis27.8%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.7%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.1%
Binge drinking21.1%
No physical activity26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression18.8%
Fair or poor health15.3%
Poor mental health14.1%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist62.7%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss15.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans366.1%
Disability%
Any disability7.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years7.2%
65 and over23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance88.1%
Public insurance21.9%
No insurance1.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only72695.2%
Spanish243.3%
Other Indo-European243.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)72895.4%
Born in same state72895.4%
Born in different state59177.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen354.6%
Not a US citizen1851.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian536.9%
French476.2%
Arab192.5%
English101.3%
AncestryCount%
German60.8%
Dutch50.7%
Polish40.5%
Irish10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.0%
Internet access70.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52766

What city is ZIP code 52766 in?

ZIP code 52766 is primarily assigned to Nichols, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52766 in?

ZIP code 52766 falls within Muscatine County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52766 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 52766 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52766?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52766?

The median home value in ZIP code 52766 is $124,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 52766?

ZIP code 52766 has an estimated population of 763 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52766 in?

ZIP code 52766 observes the CST timezone.

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