52165 ZIP Code — Ridgeway, IA

Winneshiek County, Iowa

ZIP code 52165 is located in Ridgeway, Iowa, within Winneshiek County. It covers approximately 66.62 square miles and serves a population of 1,094 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52165

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 $261,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,625. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52165 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,094
population
66.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52165 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52165

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City Status
Ridgeway Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
52132 Calmar (7.9 mi) 52136 Cresco (8.3 mi) 52101 Decorah (10.1 mi) 52144 Fort Atkinson (11.6 mi) 52171 Waucoma (15.2 mi) 52154 Lawler (15.7 mi) 52161 Ossian (16.5 mi) 52155 Lime Springs (17.9 mi) 52133 Castalia (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,094
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 191
Geography
Land area 66.62 sq mi
Water area 0.10 sq mi
Latitude 43.3010
Longitude -91.9747
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 27.5% 38.2% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 51.4% 38.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 21.1% 19.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.2% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,094
Population
16
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$80,625
Median household income
$40,316
Per capita income
$261,700
Median home value
$608
Median monthly rent
88.7%
Home ownership
1.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
417
Housing units
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
6
60
5–9
46
86
10–14
64
26
15–19
20
27
20–24
20
37
25–34
28
120
35–44
91
54
45–54
41
3
55–59
2
88
60–64
66
73
65–74
55
31
75–84
23
11
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1831528.8%
18 and over77971.2%
65 and over20118.4%
Median age39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%
Two or more races 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,07898.5%
Two or more races141.3%
Asian20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 27.5% 38.2% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 51.4% 38.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 21.1% 19.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.2% 5.0%
Under $10k 0.2%
$10k–$15k 0.6%
$15k–$25k 3.0%
$25k–$35k 9.2%
$35k–$50k 15.4%
$50k–$75k 18.2%
$75k–$100k 12.2%
$100k–$150k 36.4%
$150k–$200k 1.3%
$200k+ 3.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.2%
$10k–$15k0.6%
$15k–$25k3.0%
$25k–$35k9.2%
$35k–$50k15.4%
$50k–$75k18.2%
$75k–$100k12.2%
$100k–$150k36.4%
$150k–$200k1.3%
$200k+3.4%
Median income$80,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%
$50k–$100k 2.7%
$100k–$150k 20.8%
$150k–$200k 3.9%
$200k–$300k 37.4%
$300k–$500k 29.0%
$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$261,700
Median rent / month$608
Owner occupied88.7%
Renter occupied11.3%
Vacant0.6%
Single-family detached91.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.49

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.6%
2000–20095.7%
1990–199913.2%
1980–19895.5%
1970–19796.2%
1960–19692.3%
1950–19593.8%
1940–19498.7%
1939 or earlier50.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.7%
1 bedroom3.0%
2 bedrooms15.7%
3 bedrooms38.7%
4 bedrooms34.3%
5+ bedrooms6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.9%
1 vehicle10.5%
2 vehicles41.1%
3 or more47.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas15.6%
Electricity14.1%
Propane / LP gas48.4%
Wood16.1%
Solar3.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27057.8%
Cohabiting couple91.9%
Male householder, no spouse12326.3%
Female householder, no spouse6513.9%
Households with children under 1814931.9%
Households with seniors (65+)15032.1%
Average household size2.34

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married15.9%11.7%
Married61.6%74.4%
Separated0.0%1.7%
Widowed4.1%4.7%
Divorced18.3%7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 0.1%
HS graduate 43.8%
Some college, no degree 18.2%
Associate's degree 17.8%
Bachelor's degree 18.3%
Graduate / professional 1.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher99.6%
Bachelor's or higher19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool20.7%
Kindergarten41.3%
Elementary school24179.5%
High school4615.2%
College / grad school103.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%
Construction 20.4%
Agriculture & mining 16.2%
Information 14.7%
Retail trade 11.3%
Education & healthcare 7.8%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Professional & management 1.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%
Public administration 0.6%
Other services 0.5%
Wholesale trade 0.3%
Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.4%
Service3.1%
Sales & office13.1%
Natural resources & construction30.7%
Production & transportation22.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.7%
Government15.5%
Self-employed13.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.5%
Carpool4.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.4%
Work from home26.2%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)18.7

Poverty

All people 1.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 1.8%
Married-couple families 0.7%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.8%
Retirement income19.3%
Supplemental Security2.4%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP4.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.1%
High blood pressure31.2%
High cholesterol33.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart disease6.3%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis24.5%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.4%
Binge drinking23.5%
No physical activity22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.3%
Depression16.8%
Fair or poor health11.6%
Poor mental health13.0%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.2%
Visited dentist71.1%
Cholesterol screening88.7%
Teeth loss11.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans8611.0%
Disability%
Any disability8.8%
Under 181.3%
18–64 years9.2%
65 and over19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance92.7%
Public insurance23.4%
No insurance0.4%
Uninsured under 190.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,08098.7%
Spanish10.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,08098.7%
Born in same state1,08098.7%
Born in different state91883.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen141.3%
Not a US citizen1285.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish52247.7%
Italian898.1%
French201.8%
AncestryCount%
English171.6%
Arab100.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.7%
Internet access92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52165

What city is ZIP code 52165 in?

ZIP code 52165 is primarily assigned to Ridgeway, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52165 in?

ZIP code 52165 falls within Winneshiek County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52165 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 52165 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52165 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 52165 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 52165?

ZIP code 52165 has an estimated population of 1,094 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52165?

The median household income in ZIP code 52165 is $80,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52165 in?

ZIP code 52165 observes the CST timezone.

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