52332 ZIP Code — Shellsburg, IA

Benton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52332 is located in Shellsburg, Iowa, within Benton County. It covers approximately 39.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,819 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52332

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,250. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52332 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,819

population

39.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52332 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52332

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52332. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shellsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52324 Palo (4.8 mi) 52349 Vinton (6.6 mi) 52315 Newhall (8.1 mi) 52206 Atkins (8.3 mi) 52213 Center Point (8.6 mi) 52411 Cedar Rapids (8.7 mi) 52345 Urbana (9 mi) 52405 Cedar Rapids (10.7 mi) 52233 Hiawatha (11.1 mi) 52346 Van Horne (11.6 mi) 52402 Cedar Rapids (13 mi) 52229 Garrison (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,819
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	39.64 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	42.1019
Longitude	-91.8929
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	36.5%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	32.5%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	4.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,819

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$86,250

Median household income

$36,846

Per capita income

$235,200

Median home value

$881

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

694

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

112

35–44

117

146

45–54

152

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	342	18.8%
18 and over	1,477	81.2%
65 and over	315	17.3%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,765	95.5%
Two or more races	54	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	29	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	32.5%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.9%	4.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	22.4%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$86,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 36.2%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,200
Median rent / month	$881
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	8.2%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	26.5%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	20.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.6%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	45.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.5%
Electricity	24.9%
Propane / LP gas	29.1%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	388	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	89	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	79	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	135	19.5%
Households with children under 18	164	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	204	29.5%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	22.6%
Married	52.3%	49.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	3.3%	11.1%
Divorced	14.8%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.8%
Kindergarten	22	6.0%
Elementary school	139	37.9%
High school	98	26.7%
College / grad school	94	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Construction 16.0%

Retail trade 12.9%

Professional & management 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Public administration 1.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.1%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	2.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	68.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	46.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,727	94.9%
Spanish	9	0.5%
Other Indo-European	9	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,808	99.4%
Born in same state	1,795	98.7%
Born in different state	1,576	86.6%
Foreign born	13	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.6%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	281	15.4%
French	244	13.4%
Arab	187	10.3%
Polish	89	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	2.2%
Dutch	5	0.3%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52332

What city is ZIP code 52332 in?

ZIP code 52332 is primarily assigned to Shellsburg, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52332 in?

ZIP code 52332 falls within Benton County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52332 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 52332 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 52332?

ZIP code 52332 has an estimated population of 1,819 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52332?

The median household income in ZIP code 52332 is $86,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52332?

The median home value in ZIP code 52332 is $235,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 52332 in?

ZIP code 52332 observes the CST timezone.