52342 ZIP Code — Toledo, IA

Tama County, Iowa

ZIP code 52342 is located in Toledo, Iowa, within Tama County. It covers approximately 88.71 square miles and serves a population of 2,875 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52342

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 $123,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $57,759. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 36% 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 26 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 52342 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,875

population

88.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Toledo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52339 Tama (8.3 mi) 50173 Montour (10 mi) 52225 Elberon (10 mi) 50632 Garwin (10.3 mi) 52215 Chelsea (11.8 mi) 50675 Traer (12.1 mi) 50635 Gladbrook (13.3 mi) 52224 Dysart (14.5 mi) 50106 Gilman (16.4 mi) 52249 Keystone (16.6 mi) 52208 Belle Plaine (17.9 mi) 52211 Brooklyn (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,875
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	88.71 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	42.0364
Longitude	-92.5326
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	53.9%	44.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	17.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,875

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$57,759

Median household income

$30,300

Per capita income

$123,000

Median home value

$915

Median monthly rent

67.4%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

971

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

115

15–19

118

105

20–24

108

135

25–34

139

122

35–44

125

151

45–54

155

135

55–59

139

144

60–64

148

153

65–74

158

111

75–84

114

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	575	20.0%
18 and over	2,300	80.0%
65 and over	583	20.3%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 7.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,496	85.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	219	7.5%
Two or more races	72	2.5%
Black or African American	62	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	30	1%
Asian	18	0.6%
Other race	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	44.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	17.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$57,759

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 34.1%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,000
Median rent / month	$915
Owner occupied	67.4%
Renter occupied	32.6%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	34.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.4%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	33.2%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.0%
Electricity	13.0%
Propane / LP gas	19.6%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	598	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	192	16.2%
Male householder, no spouse	212	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	186	15.7%
Households with children under 18	306	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	347	29.2%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	24.5%
Married	52.9%	51.7%
Separated	2.2%	1.1%
Widowed	1.9%	11.3%
Divorced	10.5%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	3.8%
Kindergarten	33	6.3%
Elementary school	238	45.8%
High school	150	28.8%
College / grad school	79	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.9%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 14.6%

Public administration 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Construction 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Other services 4.4%

Professional & management 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 67.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	158	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,732	95.0%
Spanish	35	1.3%
Other Indo-European	35	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,834	98.6%
Born in same state	2,834	98.6%
Born in different state	2,340	81.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	41	1.4%
Not a US citizen	22	53.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	352	12.2%
French	148	5.1%
Arab	127	4.4%
Dutch	111	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	79	2.7%
English	70	2.4%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52342

What city is ZIP code 52342 in?

ZIP code 52342 is primarily assigned to Toledo, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52342 in?

ZIP code 52342 falls within Tama County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52342?

18% of residents in ZIP code 52342 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52342 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 52342 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52342?

The median home value in ZIP code 52342 is $123,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 52342?

ZIP code 52342 has an estimated population of 2,875 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52342 in?

ZIP code 52342 observes the CST timezone.