52069 ZIP Code — Preston, IA

Jackson County, Iowa

ZIP code 52069 is located in Preston, Iowa, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 49.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,532 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52069

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 $158,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $80,125. 38% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52069 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,532

population

49.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Preston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52064 Miles (6.7 mi) 52731 Charlotte (6.8 mi) 52750 Goose Lake (9.4 mi) 52070 Sabula (10.3 mi) 61074 Savanna (11.6 mi) 52037 Delmar (12.8 mi) 52732 Clinton (13.2 mi) 52060 Maquoketa (13.4 mi) 52031 Bellevue (15 mi) 52742 De Witt (15.7 mi) 61041 Hanover (15.7 mi) 52734 Clinton (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,532
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	49.04 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	42.0595
Longitude	-90.4224
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	33.1%	41.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	51.3%	32.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	22.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,532

Population

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$80,125

Median household income

$31,033

Per capita income

$158,200

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

0.1%

Unemployment

496

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

141

25–34

151

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	334	21.8%
18 and over	1,198	78.2%
65 and over	263	17.2%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,492	96.9%
Two or more races	40	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.1%	41.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	51.3%	32.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	22.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	28.4%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$80,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 32.4%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,200
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	43.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	11.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.7%
Electricity	10.5%
Propane / LP gas	25.7%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	352	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	55	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	93	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	91	15.4%
Households with children under 18	164	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	167	28.3%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	24.2%
Married	62.5%	59.5%
Separated	0.7%	0.8%
Widowed	0.7%	8.2%
Divorced	8.2%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	11.9%
Kindergarten	11	3.5%
Elementary school	125	40.1%
High school	34	10.9%
College / grad school	105	33.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Other services 9.4%

Retail trade 8.2%

Construction 7.5%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Professional & management 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Information 1.0%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 24.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	21.5%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,373	89.6%
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)	1,532	100.0%
Born in same state	1,532	100.0%
Born in different state	1,307	85.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	190	12.4%
Arab	97	6.3%
French	71	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	36	2.3%
Dutch	8	0.5%
English	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52069

What city is ZIP code 52069 in?

ZIP code 52069 is primarily assigned to Preston, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52069 in?

ZIP code 52069 falls within Jackson County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52069 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 52069 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52069?

The median home value in ZIP code 52069 is $158,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 52069?

ZIP code 52069 has an estimated population of 1,532 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52069?

The median household income in ZIP code 52069 is $80,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52069 in?

ZIP code 52069 observes the CST timezone.