52077 ZIP Code — Volga, IA

Clayton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52077 is located in Volga, Iowa, within Clayton County. It covers approximately 30.32 square miles and serves a population of 287 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52077

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 $75,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,688. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52077 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

287
population
30.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52077 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52077

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City Status
Volga Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
52169 Wadena (6.4 mi) 52043 Elkader (7.8 mi) 52141 Elgin (8.8 mi) 52076 Strawberry Point (9 mi) 52072 Saint Olaf (11.1 mi) 52142 Fayette (11.8 mi) 52042 Edgewood (13.7 mi) 52047 Farmersburg (14.7 mi) 50650 Lamont (15.3 mi) 52135 Clermont (15.4 mi) 52038 Dundee (15.7 mi) 52156 Luana (17 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 287
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 043
Geography
Land area 30.32 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 42.8208
Longitude -91.5482
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 45.0% 44.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 26.2% 35.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.2% 17.0% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.7% 3.2% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

287
Population
9
People per sq mi
50.1
Median age
$59,688
Median household income
$34,348
Per capita income
$75,000
Median home value
$775
Median monthly rent
89.0%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
142
Housing units
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
19
4
5–9
3
5
10–14
4
3
15–19
2
4
20–24
4
18
25–34
16
14
35–44
13
16
45–54
15
6
55–59
6
26
60–64
24
23
65–74
21
6
75–84
5
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186020.9%
18 and over22779.1%
65 and over6322.0%
Median age50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%
Asian 8.7%
GroupCount%
White26291.3%
Asian258.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.0% 44.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 26.2% 35.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.2% 17.0% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.7% 3.2% 5.0%
Under $10k 4.7%
$10k–$15k 0.8%
$15k–$25k 12.6%
$25k–$35k 11.8%
$35k–$50k 14.2%
$50k–$75k 11.8%
$75k–$100k 9.4%
$100k–$150k 33.1%
$150k–$200k 0.8%
$200k+ 0.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.7%
$10k–$15k0.8%
$15k–$25k12.6%
$25k–$35k11.8%
$35k–$50k14.2%
$50k–$75k11.8%
$75k–$100k9.4%
$100k–$150k33.1%
$150k–$200k0.8%
$200k+0.8%
Median income$59,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%
$50k–$100k 63.7%
$100k–$150k 5.3%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k–$300k 6.2%
$300k–$500k 8.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$75,000
Median rent / month$775
Owner occupied89.0%
Renter occupied11.0%
Vacant18.6%
Single-family detached89.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.0%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)2.20

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.1%
2000–20095.1%
1990–199910.9%
1980–19897.7%
1970–19795.1%
1960–19693.8%
1950–19592.6%
1940–19491.3%
1939 or earlier56.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom10.3%
2 bedrooms27.6%
3 bedrooms27.6%
4 bedrooms23.1%
5+ bedrooms11.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.1%
1 vehicle21.3%
2 vehicles50.4%
3 or more25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.1%
Electricity2.4%
Propane / LP gas92.9%
No fuel used1.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7559.1%
Cohabiting couple32.4%
Male householder, no spouse2519.7%
Female householder, no spouse2418.9%
Households with children under 185039.4%
Households with seniors (65+)4333.9%
Average household size2.26

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.8%10.2%
Married60.6%67.3%
Separated1.5%1.0%
Widowed5.3%7.1%
Divorced3.8%14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 6.0%
HS graduate 45.6%
Some college, no degree 14.3%
Associate's degree 15.7%
Bachelor's degree 13.4%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.0%
Bachelor's or higher18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1237.5%
Kindergarten39.4%
Elementary school1031.3%
High school618.8%
College / grad school13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.1%
Education & healthcare 18.8%
Construction 18.0%
Professional & management 14.3%
Manufacturing 12.8%
Other services 3.0%
Transportation & utilities 2.3%
Retail trade 1.5%
Information 0.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%
Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.3%
Service10.5%
Sales & office12.0%
Natural resources & construction34.6%
Production & transportation16.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.5%
Government8.3%
Self-employed8.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone61.5%
Carpool28.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home9.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)19.9

Poverty

All people 9.8%
Under 18 years 6.9%
18 and over 10.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 85.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security54.3%
Retirement income16.5%
Supplemental Security5.5%
Cash public assistance3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP6.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.2%
High blood pressure34.0%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis24.5%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.4%
Binge drinking21.7%
No physical activity25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.8%
Depression18.3%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health10.0%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist65.5%
Cholesterol screening88.4%
Teeth loss12.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans83.5%
Disability%
Any disability15.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.5%
65 and over57.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.0%
Public insurance40.4%
No insurance9.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only24685.7%
Spanish176.9%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages176.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)26793.0%
Born in same state26793.0%
Born in different state22478.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen207.0%
Not a US citizen945.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French5719.9%
Italian258.7%
Polish238%
Dutch227.7%
AncestryCount%
Arab82.8%
English20.7%
German10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.3%
Internet access84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52077

What city is ZIP code 52077 in?

ZIP code 52077 is primarily assigned to Volga, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52077 in?

ZIP code 52077 falls within Clayton County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52077 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 52077 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 52077 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 52077 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52077?

The median home value in ZIP code 52077 is $75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 52077?

ZIP code 52077 has an estimated population of 287 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52077 in?

ZIP code 52077 observes the CST timezone.

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