52316 ZIP Code — North English, IA

Iowa County, Iowa

ZIP code 52316 is located in North English, Iowa, within Iowa County. It covers approximately 73.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,298 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52316

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 $116,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,043. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52316 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,298

population

73.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52316 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52316

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52316. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North English	Acceptable
North English	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52335 South English (6.1 mi) 52325 Parnell (7.7 mi) 52361 Williamsburg (8.1 mi) 52356 Wellman (12 mi) 50136 Keswick (12.5 mi) 52251 Ladora (13.5 mi) 52222 Deep River (13.9 mi) 52248 Keota (14.9 mi) 52334 South Amana (15.3 mi) 52591 Sigourney (15.8 mi) 52347 Victor (16.2 mi) 52301 Marengo (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,298
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	73.20 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.5406
Longitude	-92.0675
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	43.6%	36.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	36.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	23.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,298

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$55,043

Median household income

$30,100

Per capita income

$116,900

Median home value

$674

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

499

Housing units

16.5%

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	359	27.7%
18 and over	939	72.3%
65 and over	311	24.0%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 2%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,251	94.5%
Hispanic or Latino	26	2%
Other race	26	2%
Two or more races	21	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	36.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	36.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	23.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$55,043

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,900
Median rent / month	$674
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	42.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	36.0%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	26.2%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.8%
Electricity	18.3%
Propane / LP gas	21.3%
Wood	7.4%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	242	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	31	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	131	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	137	25.3%
Households with children under 18	141	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	214	39.6%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	26.1%
Married	55.0%	48.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	8.7%	9.9%
Divorced	14.5%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	17.0%
Kindergarten	15	5.3%
Elementary school	116	41.0%
High school	96	33.9%
College / grad school	8	2.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Manufacturing 20.4%

Retail trade 17.7%

Professional & management 8.7%

Construction 8.0%

Other services 7.2%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.5%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	28.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.5%
Carpool	17.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.6%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 1.7%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,172	90.3%
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)	1,286	99.1%
Born in same state	1,286	99.1%
Born in different state	1,120	86.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.9%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	334	25.7%
Italian	216	16.6%
Arab	84	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	47	3.6%
English	13	1%
Dutch	13	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52316

What city is ZIP code 52316 in?

ZIP code 52316 is primarily assigned to North English, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52316 in?

ZIP code 52316 falls within Iowa County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52316 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 52316 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52316?

The median home value in ZIP code 52316 is $116,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 52316?

ZIP code 52316 has an estimated population of 1,298 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52316?

The median household income in ZIP code 52316 is $55,043, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52316 in?

ZIP code 52316 observes the CST timezone.