52329 ZIP Code — Rowley, IA

Buchanan County, Iowa

ZIP code 52329 is located in Rowley, Iowa, within Buchanan County. It covers approximately 49.95 square miles and serves a population of 757 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52329

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 $162,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,861. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 52329 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

757

population

49.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52329 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52329

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52329. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rowley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52326 Quasqueton (5.7 mi) 52352 Walker (7 mi) 52210 Brandon (7.6 mi) 50644 Independence (8.5 mi) 52345 Urbana (8.8 mi) 50682 Winthrop (10.3 mi) 52213 Center Point (12.5 mi) 50648 Jesup (13.9 mi) 52313 Mount Auburn (13.9 mi) 52349 Vinton (14.8 mi) 50654 Masonville (15.1 mi) 52218 Coggon (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	757
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	49.95 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	42.3565
Longitude	-91.8548
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	29.8%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	23.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	8.9%	4.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

757

Population

People per sq mi

54.9

Median age

$69,861

Median household income

$31,456

Per capita income

$162,100

Median home value

$689

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

271

Housing units

20.3%

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	97	12.8%
18 and over	660	87.2%
65 and over	206	27.2%
Median age	54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 3.2%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	731	96.6%
Two or more races	24	3.2%
Black or African American	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.8%	36.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	23.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	8.9%	4.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	26.2%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$69,861

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 33.3%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,100
Median rent / month	$689
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	25.5%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	33.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	12.3%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	26.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	14.4%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	51.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.8%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	45.6%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	0.7%
Solar	1.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	204	66.9%
Cohabiting couple	39	12.8%
Male householder, no spouse	32	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	30	9.8%
Households with children under 18	63	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	131	43.0%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	20.4%
Married	55.3%	62.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	7.4%
Divorced	9.0%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.6%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	8.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	18.4%
High school	51	40.8%
College / grad school	41	32.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 15.5%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Finance & real estate 10.2%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Other services 9.0%

Construction 7.6%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Professional & management 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.4%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	35.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.5%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	24.0%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	726	95.9%
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)	755	99.7%
Born in same state	754	99.6%
Born in different state	665	87.8%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	152	20.1%
French	116	15.3%
Polish	29	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	24	3.2%
Arab	11	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52329

What city is ZIP code 52329 in?

ZIP code 52329 is primarily assigned to Rowley, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52329 in?

ZIP code 52329 falls within Buchanan County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52329 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 52329 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 52329 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 52329 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 52329 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 52329 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52329?

The median home value in ZIP code 52329 is $162,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 52329 in?

ZIP code 52329 observes the CST timezone.