52346 ZIP Code — Van Horne, IA

Benton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52346 is located in Van Horne, Iowa, within Benton County. It covers approximately 48.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,119 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52346

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 $241,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $105,236. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52346 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,119

population

48.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52346 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52346

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52346. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Van Horne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52315 Newhall (6.1 mi) 52249 Keystone (6.4 mi) 52209 Blairstown (7 mi) 52354 Watkins (8.6 mi) 52229 Garrison (9.7 mi) 52206 Atkins (10.2 mi) 52332 Shellsburg (11.6 mi) 52349 Vinton (11.7 mi) 52208 Belle Plaine (12.6 mi) 52225 Elberon (12.9 mi) 52318 Norway (13.2 mi) 52324 Palo (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,119
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	48.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.0143
Longitude	-92.0864
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	319

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	36.1%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,119

Population

People per sq mi

31.0

Median age

$105,236

Median household income

$39,515

Per capita income

$241,400

Median home value

$922

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

383

Housing units

39.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

124

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	353	31.5%
18 and over	766	68.5%
65 and over	187	16.7%
Median age	31.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,089	95.8%
Two or more races	29	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.6%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	36.1%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 32.8%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	32.8%
$150k–$200k	17.7%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$105,236

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 33.0%

$300k–$500k 21.2%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,400
Median rent / month	$922
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	91.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.2%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	40.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.1%
Electricity	21.8%
Propane / LP gas	35.4%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	245	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	37	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	25	6.0%
Female householder, no spouse	111	26.6%
Households with children under 18	192	45.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	147	35.2%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	21.6%
Married	63.5%	51.1%
Separated	1.3%	0.9%
Widowed	0.5%	15.8%
Divorced	10.1%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 33.1%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	39.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.1%
Kindergarten	17	5.8%
Elementary school	153	52.6%
High school	80	27.5%
College / grad school	29	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.0%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Finance & real estate 8.6%

Public administration 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Construction 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Other services 4.2%

Information 2.7%

Professional & management 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	29.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	17.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 13.2%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 43.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	69.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	14.2%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	13.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,013	90.5%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,117	99.8%
Born in same state	1,114	99.6%
Born in different state	926	82.8%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	190	17%
French	67	6%
Dutch	55	4.9%
Polish	47	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	2.9%
Arab	13	1.2%
Norwegian	6	0.5%
German	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52346

What city is ZIP code 52346 in?

ZIP code 52346 is primarily assigned to Van Horne, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52346 in?

ZIP code 52346 falls within Benton County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52346 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 52346 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 52346 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 52346 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52346 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 52346 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52346?

The median household income in ZIP code 52346 is $105,236, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52346 in?

ZIP code 52346 observes the CST timezone.