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Marion County
Swan, IA
50252
50252 ZIP Code — Swan, IA
Marion County, Iowa
ZIP code 50252 is located in
Swan ,
Iowa ,
within Marion County .
It covers approximately 14.35 square miles and serves a population of
244 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 515 .
About ZIP code 50252
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $323,100.
Median household income is $126,250. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 50252 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Swan
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
244
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
125
Geography
Land area
14.35 sq mi
Water area
0.32 sq mi
Latitude
41.4549
Longitude
-93.2576
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
515
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.2%
36.8%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
35.2%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
23.8%
22.5%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.5%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$126,250
Median household income
$323,100
Median home value
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 31 12.7% 18 and over 213 87.3% 65 and over 74 30.3% Median age 56.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
5.7%
Group Count % White 227 91.9% Black or African American 14 5.7% Hispanic or Latino 3 1.2% Other race 3 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.2%
36.8%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
35.2%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
23.8%
22.5%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.5%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.8% $10k–$15k 1.8% $15k–$25k 10.6% $25k–$35k 1.8% $35k–$50k 7.1% $50k–$75k 0.9% $75k–$100k 17.7% $100k–$150k 41.6% $200k+ 16.8% Median income $126,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $323,100 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 99.1% Renter occupied 0.9% Vacant 46.9% Single-family detached 46.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 53.1% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.14
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 15.0% 1990–1999 7.0% 1980–1989 51.2% 1970–1979 6.6% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 0.5% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 8.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 66.2% 3 bedrooms 26.8% 4 bedrooms 6.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 18.6% 2 vehicles 32.7% 3 or more 48.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 15.0% Propane / LP gas 73.5% Wood 6.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 79 69.9% Cohabiting couple 3 2.7% Male householder, no spouse 27 23.9% Female householder, no spouse 4 3.5% Households with children under 18 20 17.7% Households with seniors (65+) 46 40.7% Average household size 2.16
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.5% 1.2% Married 75.8% 88.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 2.4% Divorced 3.8% 8.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
16.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.4% Bachelor's or higher 55.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 29 76.3% High school 2 5.3% College / grad school 7 18.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
24.1%
Transportation & utilities
17.3%
Professional & management
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Education & healthcare
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.1% Service 5.3% Sales & office 16.5% Natural resources & construction 15.8% Production & transportation 20.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 56.4% Government 42.9% Self-employed 0.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.6% Carpool 3.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
66.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.0% Retirement income 53.1% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.3% High blood pressure 33.3% High cholesterol 34.0% Diabetes 9.7% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 25.2% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 6.1% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.7% Binge drinking 20.7% No physical activity 20.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5% Depression 17.1% Fair or poor health 10.9% Poor mental health 12.0% Poor physical health 8.9% No health insurance 7.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.5% Visited dentist 75.4% Cholesterol screening 91.0% Teeth loss 9.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 41 19.2%
Disability % Any disability 10.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 3.6% 65 and over 28.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 87.3% Public insurance 32.8% No insurance 7.0% Uninsured under 19 22.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 244 100.0% Spanish 3 1.2% Other Indo-European 3 1.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 241 98.8% Born in same state 241 98.8% Born in different state 169 69.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 1.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 34 13.9% Italian 22 9% Arab 14 5.7%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 2 0.8% English 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.3% Internet access 77.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50252
What city is ZIP code 50252 in?
ZIP code 50252 is primarily assigned to Swan, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 50252 in?
ZIP code 50252 falls within Warren County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 50252 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 50252 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 50252?
56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 50252 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 50252 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 50252?
The median household income in ZIP code 50252 is $126,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 50252 in?
ZIP code 50252 observes the CST timezone.
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