52353 ZIP Code — Washington, IA
Washington County, Iowa
ZIP code 52353 is located in Washington, Iowa, within Washington County. It covers approximately 157.44 square miles and serves a population of 8,930 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.
About ZIP code 52353
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 $145,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $60,409. 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 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,930
population
157.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52353 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52353
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52353. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Washington | Acceptable |
| Washington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
52248 Keota (9.9 mi)
52201 Ainsworth (10.3 mi)
52540 Brighton (10.6 mi)
52654 Wayland (11.4 mi)
52621 Crawfordsville (13.4 mi)
52356 Wellman (13.4 mi)
52247 Kalona (14.2 mi)
52585 Richland (14.5 mi)
52327 Riverside (15.2 mi)
52659 Winfield (19.6 mi)
52335 South English (19.8 mi)
52755 Lone Tree (20 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,930 |
| Population density | 57 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 183 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 157.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3007 |
| Longitude | -91.7429 |
| 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 | 39.5% | 39.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.4% | 38.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 19.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 3.2% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
8,930
Population
57
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$60,409
Median household income
$30,526
Per capita income
$145,900
Median home value
$907
Median monthly rent
63.6%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
2,576
Housing units
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
285
Under 5
328
221
5–9
255
377
10–14
434
235
15–19
270
249
20–24
286
532
25–34
611
488
35–44
561
502
45–54
578
216
55–59
248
211
60–64
243
440
65–74
506
255
75–84
293
142
85+
164
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,218 | 24.8% |
| 18 and over | 6,712 | 75.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,800 | 20.2% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.4%
Hispanic or Latino
8.6%
Other race
6.5%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,756 | 79.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 842 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 633 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 385 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.5% | 39.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.4% | 38.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 19.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 3.2% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
17.9%
$50k–$75k
20.8%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $60,409 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
19.5%
$100k–$150k
28.0%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k–$300k
19.4%
$300k–$500k
10.2%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,900 |
| Median rent / month | $907 |
| Owner occupied | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied | 36.4% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 77.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% |
| 3 or more | 25.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.4% |
| Electricity | 28.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.9% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,688 | 47.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 329 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 530 | 14.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,028 | 28.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,096 | 30.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,194 | 33.4% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.0% | 24.4% |
| Married | 57.6% | 47.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 15.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
35.7%
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 156 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,045 | 52.2% |
| High school | 514 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 250 | 12.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Retail trade
12.8%
Construction
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Professional & management
7.5%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Other services
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Public administration
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Information
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.8% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.1% |
| Government | 21.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.2 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
12.8%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
23.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.2% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 28.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 28.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 62.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 547 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.6% |
| Public insurance | 44.5% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,317 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 458 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 413 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 39 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,346 | 93.5% |
| Born in same state | 8,318 | 93.1% |
| Born in different state | 6,710 | 75.1% |
| Foreign born | 28 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 584 | 6.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 247 | 42.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,130 | 12.7% |
| French | 671 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 521 | 5.8% |
| Polish | 272 | 3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 114 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 60 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0.1% |
| German | 6 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 90.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52353
What city is ZIP code 52353 in?
ZIP code 52353 is primarily assigned to Washington, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52353 in?
ZIP code 52353 falls within Washington County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52353?
The median home value in ZIP code 52353 is $145,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 52353?
ZIP code 52353 has an estimated population of 8,930 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52353?
The median household income in ZIP code 52353 is $60,409, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52353 in?
ZIP code 52353 observes the CST timezone.