52163 ZIP Code — Protivin, IA

Howard County, Iowa

ZIP code 52163 is located in Protivin, Iowa, within Howard County. It covers approximately 1.77 square miles and serves a population of 342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52163

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 $89,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,125. 34% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52163 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

342

population

1.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52163 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52163

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52163. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Protivin	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	342
Population density	193 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	1.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.2179
Longitude	-92.0906
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	54.4%	43.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	37.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	17.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

342

Population

193

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$58,125

Median household income

$28,762

Per capita income

$89,400

Median home value

$592

Median monthly rent

93.7%

Home ownership

1.2%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

149

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	117	34.2%
18 and over	225	65.8%
65 and over	68	19.9%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Two or more races 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	333	96.5%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.9%
Asian	3	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.9%
Two or more races	2	0.6%
Other race	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	43.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	37.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	17.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 24.6%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	24.6%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
Median income	$58,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 52.6%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,400
Median rent / month	$592
Owner occupied	93.7%
Renter occupied	6.3%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	38.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	40.8%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	73.9%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	13.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	27	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	39	27.5%
Households with children under 18	48	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	35.2%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.6%	12.2%
Married	72.5%	61.8%
Separated	1.0%	0.8%
Widowed	1.0%	8.1%
Divorced	7.8%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 17.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	33.7%
Kindergarten	12	14.0%
Elementary school	42	48.8%
High school	3	3.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Construction 14.7%

Retail trade 14.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Professional & management 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.3%
Government	23.9%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.4%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 1.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.0%
Public insurance	27.2%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	296	86.5%
Spanish	4	1.4%
Other Indo-European	4	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	337	98.5%
Born in same state	337	98.5%
Born in different state	291	85.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.5%
Not a US citizen	1	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	46	13.5%
Italian	20	5.8%
French	19	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.9%
Arab	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52163

What city is ZIP code 52163 in?

ZIP code 52163 is primarily assigned to Protivin, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52163 in?

ZIP code 52163 falls within Howard County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52163 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 52163 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 52163 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 52163 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52163?

The median home value in ZIP code 52163 is $89,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 52163?

ZIP code 52163 has an estimated population of 342 residents, with a density of 193 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52163 in?

ZIP code 52163 observes the CST timezone.