52070 ZIP Code — Sabula, IA

Jackson County, Iowa

ZIP code 52070 is located in Sabula, Iowa, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 48.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,209 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52070

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 $170,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,813. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52070 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,209

population

48.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52070 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52070

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sabula	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61074 Savanna (3.9 mi) 52064 Miles (4.4 mi) 52069 Preston (10.3 mi) 61285 Thomson (11.1 mi) 52732 Clinton (12.6 mi) 61053 Mount Carroll (12.8 mi) 61041 Hanover (13.6 mi) 52750 Goose Lake (14.3 mi) 52731 Charlotte (14.9 mi) 61028 Elizabeth (15.4 mi) 52736 Clinton (16.9 mi) 52771 Teeds Grove (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,209
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	48.20 sq mi
Water area	9.69 sq mi
Latitude	42.0874
Longitude	-90.2253
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	48.2%	41.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	32.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	22.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,209

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$62,813

Median household income

$30,193

Per capita income

$170,600

Median home value

$593

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

516

Housing units

11.9%

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

127

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	206	17.0%
18 and over	1,003	83.0%
65 and over	350	28.9%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,193	98.1%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.6%
Asian	7	0.6%
Other race	7	0.6%
Two or more races	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	41.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	32.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	22.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$62,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,600
Median rent / month	$593
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	0.8%
1970–1979	27.9%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	37.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	36.5%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	27.2%
3 or more	43.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.0%
Electricity	2.2%
Propane / LP gas	45.0%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	4.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	278	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	84	16.8%
Male householder, no spouse	47	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	91	18.2%
Households with children under 18	126	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	254	50.8%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	18.7%
Married	56.8%	53.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	15.6%
Divorced	8.7%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 61.4%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.4%
Kindergarten	16	6.0%
Elementary school	133	49.6%
High school	49	18.3%
College / grad school	69	25.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.9%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Retail trade 15.0%

Transportation & utilities 13.7%

Construction 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Other services 5.4%

Public administration 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.7%

Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.1%
Service	24.2%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	34.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 6.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	18.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,181	97.7%
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)	1,195	98.8%
Born in same state	1,193	98.7%
Born in different state	843	69.7%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.2%
Not a US citizen	7	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	159	13.2%
French	118	9.8%
Arab	73	6%
English	27	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	27	2.2%
Polish	15	1.2%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52070

What city is ZIP code 52070 in?

ZIP code 52070 is primarily assigned to Sabula, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52070 in?

ZIP code 52070 falls within Jackson County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52070 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 52070 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52070?

12% 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 52070 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 52070 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 52070 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 52070 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 52070 in?

ZIP code 52070 observes the CST timezone.