52772 ZIP Code — Tipton, IA

Cedar County, Iowa

ZIP code 52772 is located in Tipton, Iowa, within Cedar County. It covers approximately 130.15 square miles and serves a population of 5,289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52772

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 $185,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,986. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 52772 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,289

population

130.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52772 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52772

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52772. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tipton	Acceptable
Tipton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52358 West Branch (6.9 mi) 52720 Atalissa (10.2 mi) 52337 Stanwood (10.8 mi) 52306 Mechanicsville (11.2 mi) 52776 West Liberty (12 mi) 52721 Bennett (12.1 mi) 52760 Moscow (12.4 mi) 52216 Clarence (12.6 mi) 52253 Lisbon (13.7 mi) 52778 Wilton (14.1 mi) 52255 Lowden (14.5 mi) 52333 Solon (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,289
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	130.15 sq mi
Water area	1.29 sq mi
Latitude	41.7428
Longitude	-91.1908
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	31.3%	35.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	22.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.5%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,289

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$78,986

Median household income

$37,912

Per capita income

$185,700

Median home value

$724

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

1,914

Housing units

21.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

192

5–9

208

113

10–14

123

188

15–19

204

113

20–24

123

214

25–34

232

329

35–44

358

299

45–54

325

233

55–59

254

194

60–64

210

282

65–74

307

170

75–84

185

127

85+

138

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,130	21.4%
18 and over	4,159	78.6%
65 and over	1,209	22.9%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Black or African American 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,139	96.5%
Two or more races	90	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	39	0.7%
Black or African American	30	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.4%
Other race	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	35.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	22.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.5%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	26.1%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$78,986

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 22.2%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,700
Median rent / month	$724
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	35.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.2%
Electricity	10.3%
Propane / LP gas	32.0%
Wood	3.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,244	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	154	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	343	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	426	19.7%
Households with children under 18	645	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	756	34.9%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	22.9%
Married	59.5%	54.2%
Separated	0.6%	2.6%
Widowed	5.4%	9.2%
Divorced	11.2%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	0.6%
Kindergarten	43	3.8%
Elementary school	532	47.2%
High school	404	35.9%
College / grad school	140	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Retail trade 12.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Construction 7.1%

Public administration 5.7%

Professional & management 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	26.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	70.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	463	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.9%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,121	96.8%
Spanish	56	1.1%
Other Indo-European	56	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,205	98.4%
Born in same state	5,193	98.2%
Born in different state	4,599	87.0%
Foreign born	12	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	84	1.6%
Not a US citizen	33	39.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	675	12.8%
French	497	9.4%
Arab	295	5.6%
Polish	192	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	45	0.9%
English	40	0.8%
Irish	5	0.1%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52772

What city is ZIP code 52772 in?

ZIP code 52772 is primarily assigned to Tipton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52772 in?

ZIP code 52772 falls within Cedar County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52772 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 52772 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52772 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 52772 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 52772 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 52772 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52772?

The median home value in ZIP code 52772 is $185,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 52772 in?

ZIP code 52772 observes the CST timezone.