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Winneshiek County
Spillville, IA
52168
52168 ZIP Code — Spillville, IA
Winneshiek County, Iowa
ZIP code 52168 is located in
Spillville ,
Iowa ,
within Winneshiek County .
It covers approximately 0.38 square miles and serves a population of
350 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 563 .
About ZIP code 52168
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 $151,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $39,167. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 52168 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
350
Population density
921 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
191
Geography
Land area
0.38 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
43.2032
Longitude
-91.9529
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
563
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.1%
38.2%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
14.4%
38.1%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
19.5%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.2%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$39,167
Median household income
$151,000
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 70 20.0% 18 and over 280 80.0% 65 and over 105 30.0% Median age 47.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 341 96.3% Two or more races 9 2.5% Hispanic or Latino 4 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.1%
38.2%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
14.4%
38.1%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
19.5%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.2%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 22.1% $10k–$15k 2.1% $15k–$25k 8.4% $25k–$35k 14.2% $35k–$50k 18.9% $50k–$75k 10.5% $75k–$100k 12.1% $100k–$150k 9.5% $150k–$200k 1.6% $200k+ 0.5% Median income $39,167
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $151,000 Median rent / month $884 Owner occupied 62.6% Renter occupied 37.4% Vacant 9.5% Single-family detached 89.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.72
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 1.9% 1990–1999 2.4% 1980–1989 14.3% 1970–1979 14.8% 1960–1969 3.8% 1950–1959 8.6% 1940–1949 15.2% 1939 or earlier 37.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 15.7% 2 bedrooms 22.9% 3 bedrooms 37.1% 4 bedrooms 23.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.2% 1 vehicle 47.4% 2 vehicles 32.1% 3 or more 16.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.4% Electricity 15.3% Propane / LP gas 67.4% Fuel oil 4.2% Wood 4.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 73 38.4% Cohabiting couple 13 6.8% Male householder, no spouse 34 17.9% Female householder, no spouse 70 36.8% Households with children under 18 47 24.7% Households with seniors (65+) 91 47.9% Average household size 1.84
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.8% 19.9% Married 53.0% 60.2% Separated 0.8% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 9.3% Divorced 14.4% 10.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
0.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.5% Bachelor's or higher 18.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 2.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 37 49.3% High school 14 18.7% College / grad school 22 29.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
20.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Public administration
1.8%
Professional & management
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.3% Service 36.9% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 4.8% Production & transportation 26.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.1% Government 10.1% Self-employed 1.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 93.5% Carpool 3.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.2% Work from home 1.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
30.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.9% Retirement income 17.4% Supplemental Security 1.6% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 10.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.2% High blood pressure 33.4% High cholesterol 33.6% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 26.6% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.0% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.9% Binge drinking 21.7% No physical activity 24.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.7% Depression 16.5% Fair or poor health 12.8% Poor mental health 12.8% Poor physical health 9.6% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.2% Visited dentist 69.8% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 12.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 15 5.4%
Disability % Any disability 14.0% Under 18 1.4% 18–64 years 12.6% 65 and over 24.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.4% Public insurance 51.7% No insurance 6.6% Uninsured under 19 11.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 330 94.3% Spanish 4 1.2% Other Indo-European 4 1.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 346 98.9% Born in same state 346 98.9% Born in different state 294 84.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 1.1% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 47 13.4% Polish 28 8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 13 3.7% French 5 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 54.3% Internet access 76.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52168
What city is ZIP code 52168 in?
ZIP code 52168 is primarily assigned to Spillville, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52168 in?
ZIP code 52168 falls within Winneshiek County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 52168 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 52168 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 52168 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 52168 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52168?
21% of residents in ZIP code 52168 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52168?
The median home value in ZIP code 52168 is $151,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52168 in?
ZIP code 52168 observes the CST timezone.
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