52354 ZIP Code — Watkins, IA

Benton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52354 is located in Watkins, Iowa, within Benton County. It covers approximately 29.81 square miles and serves a population of 243 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52354

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,600.

Median household income is $92,656. 32% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52354 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

243

population

29.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52354 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52354

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52354. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Watkins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52318 Norway (5.3 mi) 52209 Blairstown (5.5 mi) 52315 Newhall (6.1 mi) 52206 Atkins (6.9 mi) 52351 Walford (8.4 mi) 52346 Van Horne (8.6 mi) 52203 Amana (9.2 mi) 52204 Amana (9.9 mi) 52228 Fairfax (10.4 mi) 52301 Marengo (11.5 mi) 52334 South Amana (12.3 mi) 52249 Keystone (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	243
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	29.81 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.9127
Longitude	-91.9887
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	34.6%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

243

Population

People per sq mi

58.4

Median age

$92,656

Median household income

$33,999

Per capita income

$185,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

111

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12	4.9%
18 and over	231	95.1%
65 and over	73	30.0%
Median age	58.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	243	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	35.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	35.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	24.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 27.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	22.5%
$100k–$150k	27.9%
Median income	$92,656

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 34.2%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	85.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	23.4%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	11.7%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	25.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.4%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	45.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.7%
Electricity	24.3%
Propane / LP gas	64.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	69.4%
Cohabiting couple	17	15.3%
Male householder, no spouse	6	5.4%
Female householder, no spouse	11	9.9%
Households with children under 18	11	9.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	41.4%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	31.8%
Married	69.3%	59.7%
Separated	0.0%	8.5%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 54.3%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	12	19.4%
College / grad school	50	80.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Manufacturing 21.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Retail trade 7.2%

Information 7.2%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 5.8%

Professional & management 4.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	29.7%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	31.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.8%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 14.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.3%
Public insurance	26.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	243	100.0%
Spanish	12	4.9%
Other Indo-European	12	4.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	243	100.0%
Born in same state	243	100.0%
Born in different state	214	88.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	26.3%
Arab	32	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52354

What city is ZIP code 52354 in?

ZIP code 52354 is primarily assigned to Watkins, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52354 in?

ZIP code 52354 falls within Benton County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52354 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 52354 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52354?

17% of residents in ZIP code 52354 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52354?

The median home value in ZIP code 52354 is $185,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 52354?

ZIP code 52354 has an estimated population of 243 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52354 in?

ZIP code 52354 observes the CST timezone.