52352 ZIP Code — Walker, IA

Linn County, Iowa

ZIP code 52352 is located in Walker, Iowa, within Linn County. It covers approximately 80.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,775 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52352

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 $187,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,708. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% 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 52352 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,775

population

80.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52352 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52352

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52352. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walker	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52213 Center Point (6.5 mi) 52329 Rowley (7 mi) 52345 Urbana (7.2 mi) 52326 Quasqueton (7.8 mi) 52202 Alburnett (10.4 mi) 52218 Coggon (10.5 mi) 50682 Winthrop (11.9 mi) 52210 Brandon (12.5 mi) 52349 Vinton (13.9 mi) 52332 Shellsburg (14 mi) 52214 Central City (14.1 mi) 52324 Palo (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,775
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	80.58 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	42.2806
Longitude	-91.7648
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	32.8%	36.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	31.5%	23.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	6.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,775

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$87,708

Median household income

$34,844

Per capita income

$187,700

Median home value

$525

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

641

Housing units

24.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

110

105

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

117

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	481	27.1%
18 and over	1,294	72.9%
65 and over	311	17.5%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,721	95.9%
Two or more races	45	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.1%
Asian	7	0.4%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	36.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	31.5%	23.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	6.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	22.6%
$100k–$150k	26.9%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$87,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 16.3%

$500k–$1M 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,700
Median rent / month	$525
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	32.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	17.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	49.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.2%
Electricity	13.2%
Propane / LP gas	37.9%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	6.5%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	441	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	52	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	99	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	97	14.1%
Households with children under 18	220	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	202	29.3%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	21.4%
Married	63.1%	67.4%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	5.6%
Divorced	11.2%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 19.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	7.3%
Kindergarten	45	10.9%
Elementary school	217	52.8%
High school	83	20.2%
College / grad school	36	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Retail trade 12.7%

Professional & management 8.8%

Construction 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Public administration 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.1%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 34.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	35.6%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	22.6%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	70.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	31.0%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,653	93.1%
Spanish	13	0.8%
Other Indo-European	11	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,759	99.1%
Born in same state	1,749	98.5%
Born in different state	1,564	88.1%
Foreign born	10	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.9%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	302	17%
French	227	12.8%
Arab	80	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	73	4.1%
English	35	2%
Dutch	27	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52352

What city is ZIP code 52352 in?

ZIP code 52352 is primarily assigned to Walker, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52352 in?

ZIP code 52352 falls within Linn County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52352 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 52352 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52352 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 52352 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52352?

The median home value in ZIP code 52352 is $187,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 52352?

ZIP code 52352 has an estimated population of 1,775 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52352 in?

ZIP code 52352 observes the CST timezone.