52339 ZIP Code — Tama, IA

Tama County, Iowa

ZIP code 52339 is located in Tama, Iowa, within Tama County. It covers approximately 98.55 square miles and serves a population of 4,120 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52339

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 $107,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $58,911. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 52339 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,120

population

98.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52339 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52339

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52339. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tama	Acceptable
Tama	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50173 Montour (6.8 mi) 52342 Toledo (8.3 mi) 52215 Chelsea (10.2 mi) 50106 Gilman (10.3 mi) 50157 Malcom (12.4 mi) 50632 Garwin (12.4 mi) 52211 Brooklyn (13.5 mi) 52225 Elberon (14.7 mi) 50112 Grinnell (15.4 mi) 52208 Belle Plaine (17.6 mi) 50635 Gladbrook (19 mi) 50135 Kellogg (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,120
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	98.55 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	41.9239
Longitude	-92.5912
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	44.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	17.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,120

Population

People per sq mi

34.6

Median age

$58,911

Median household income

$25,259

Per capita income

$107,400

Median home value

$811

Median monthly rent

63.9%

Home ownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

1,089

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

127

174

5–9

166

241

10–14

230

130

15–19

124

20–24

296

25–34

283

265

35–44

252

180

45–54

172

55–59

121

60–64

116

215

65–74

204

111

75–84

105

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,214	29.5%
18 and over	2,906	70.5%
65 and over	762	18.5%
Median age	34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 17.4%

Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

Two or more races 11.7%

Other race 5.6%

Black or African American 1.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,366	49.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	836	17.4%
Hispanic or Latino	686	14.3%
Two or more races	562	11.7%
Other race	271	5.6%
Black or African American	80	1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	44.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	17.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$58,911

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,400
Median rent / month	$811
Owner occupied	63.9%
Renter occupied	36.1%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	30.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	47.4%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.0%
Electricity	20.1%
Propane / LP gas	21.2%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	701	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	116	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	270	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	394	26.6%
Households with children under 18	572	38.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	489	33.0%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	28.9%
Married	54.1%	47.3%
Separated	0.3%	1.8%
Widowed	2.1%	10.4%
Divorced	8.1%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	96	8.3%
Kindergarten	47	4.0%
Elementary school	667	57.5%
High school	200	17.2%
College / grad school	151	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.5%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Construction 14.8%

Retail trade 14.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Public administration 4.2%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Other services 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.1%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 20.2%

Under 18 years 29.5%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 45.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	13.8%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	286	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.8%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,859	93.7%
Spanish	593	15.4%
Other Indo-European	506	13.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	44	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,509	85.2%
Born in same state	3,492	84.8%
Born in different state	2,665	64.7%
Foreign born	17	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	611	14.8%
Not a US citizen	139	22.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	404	9.8%
French	107	2.6%
Arab	90	2.2%
Polish	72	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	0.5%
Dutch	20	0.5%
Norwegian	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52339

What city is ZIP code 52339 in?

ZIP code 52339 is primarily assigned to Tama, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52339 in?

ZIP code 52339 falls within Tama County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52339?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52339?

20% of residents in ZIP code 52339 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52339?

The median home value in ZIP code 52339 is $107,400.

Does ZIP code 52339 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 52339 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 52339 in?

ZIP code 52339 observes the CST timezone.