52323 ZIP Code — Oxford Junction, IA

Jones County, Iowa

ZIP code 52323 is located in Oxford Junction, Iowa, within Jones County. It covers approximately 47.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,087 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52323

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 $97,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,239. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 52323 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,087

population

47.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52323 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52323

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52323. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oxford Junction	Acceptable
Oxford Junction	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52362 Wyoming (5.9 mi) 52216 Clarence (7.2 mi) 52255 Lowden (7.6 mi) 52320 Olin (8.6 mi) 52254 Lost Nation (8.9 mi) 52337 Stanwood (9.5 mi) 52212 Center Junction (9.9 mi) 52309 Monmouth (11.2 mi) 52321 Onslow (11.2 mi) 52777 Wheatland (11.2 mi) 52207 Baldwin (11.9 mi) 52721 Bennett (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,087
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	47.26 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	41.9799
Longitude	-90.9849
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	563

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	43.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	16.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,087

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$53,239

Median household income

$27,356

Per capita income

$97,600

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

428

Housing units

5.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

170

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	188	17.3%
18 and over	899	82.7%
65 and over	229	21.1%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,075	98%
Two or more races	12	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	43.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	16.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
Median income	$53,239

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%

$50k–$100k 32.5%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 24.8%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,600
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	93.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	55.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.9%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	27.5%
4 bedrooms	24.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	41.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.9%
Electricity	4.3%
Propane / LP gas	77.4%
Fuel oil	8.9%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	20	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	160	40.7%
Female householder, no spouse	50	12.7%
Households with children under 18	84	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	187	47.6%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	23.2%
Married	49.1%	61.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	0.9%	8.7%
Divorced	25.9%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 58.2%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 0.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.5%
Kindergarten	4	2.0%
Elementary school	86	43.2%
High school	61	30.7%
College / grad school	45	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 26.1%

Construction 20.8%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Education & healthcare 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 2.4%

Professional & management 1.4%

Information 1.2%

Public administration 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	5.5%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	23.3%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.1%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	30.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 18.9%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 61.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	18.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,044	96.0%
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)	1,087	100.0%
Born in same state	1,085	99.8%
Born in different state	945	86.9%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	348	32%
Dutch	40	3.7%
French	34	3.1%
English	11	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	0.9%
German	6	0.6%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52323

What city is ZIP code 52323 in?

ZIP code 52323 is primarily assigned to Oxford Junction, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52323 in?

ZIP code 52323 falls within Jones County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52323?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 52323 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 52323 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 52323 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 52323 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 52323 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 52323 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 52323 in?

ZIP code 52323 observes the CST timezone.