52171 ZIP Code — Waucoma, IA

Fayette County, Iowa

ZIP code 52171 is located in Waucoma, Iowa, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 82.37 square miles and serves a population of 1,053 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52171

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 $120,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,491. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52171 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,053

population

82.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52171 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52171

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52171. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waucoma	Acceptable
Waucoma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52144 Fort Atkinson (5.1 mi) 52154 Lawler (7.6 mi) 52132 Calmar (7.9 mi) 52147 Hawkeye (10.3 mi) 52175 West Union (12.3 mi) 50630 Fredericksburg (12.4 mi) 52161 Ossian (14.4 mi) 50659 New Hampton (14.9 mi) 52165 Ridgeway (15.2 mi) 50674 Sumner (17.6 mi) 52133 Castalia (17.7 mi) 52135 Clermont (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,053
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	82.37 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	43.0854
Longitude	-92.0327
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	33.8%	50.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	33.8%	13.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,053

Population

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$73,491

Median household income

$36,699

Per capita income

$120,200

Median home value

$754

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

357

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	216	20.5%
18 and over	837	79.5%
65 and over	209	19.8%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,029	96.8%
Two or more races	23	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.9%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	50.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	33.8%	13.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 29.9%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	29.9%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$73,491

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 30.2%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,200
Median rent / month	$754
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	37.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	25.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.9%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	45.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	77.5%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	9.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	242	59.8%
Cohabiting couple	27	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	76	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	60	14.8%
Households with children under 18	83	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	33.8%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	26.7%
Married	61.2%	58.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	4.0%	9.5%
Divorced	8.0%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	12.9%
Kindergarten	1	0.4%
Elementary school	88	34.4%
High school	71	27.7%
College / grad school	63	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Construction 10.3%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Professional & management 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Retail trade 4.7%

Other services 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.4%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,001	95.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,052	99.9%
Born in same state	1,039	98.7%
Born in different state	988	93.8%
Foreign born	13	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	117	11.1%
Italian	80	7.6%
Arab	71	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	2.7%
Dutch	7	0.7%
English	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52171

What city is ZIP code 52171 in?

ZIP code 52171 is primarily assigned to Waucoma, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52171 in?

ZIP code 52171 falls within Fayette County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52171?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52171?

The median home value in ZIP code 52171 is $120,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 52171?

ZIP code 52171 has an estimated population of 1,053 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52171?

The median household income in ZIP code 52171 is $73,491, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52171 in?

ZIP code 52171 observes the CST timezone.