52172 ZIP Code — Waukon, IA

Allamakee County, Iowa

ZIP code 52172 is located in Waukon, Iowa, within Allamakee County. It covers approximately 159.90 square miles and serves a population of 5,982 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52172

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 $151,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,242. 36% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52172 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,982

population

159.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52172 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52172

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52172. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waukon	Acceptable
Waukon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52151 Lansing (12.4 mi) 52151 Lansing (12.4 mi) 52162 Postville (12.4 mi) 52159 Monona (13.6 mi) 52160 New Albin (14 mi) 52156 Luana (14.1 mi) 52133 Castalia (14.8 mi) 52146 Harpers Ferry (15.6 mi) 52101 Decorah (16 mi) 52161 Ossian (16.7 mi) 55931 Eitzen (17.7 mi) 52135 Clermont (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,982
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	159.90 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.2605
Longitude	-91.4772
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	47.5%	45.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	33.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	16.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,982

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$64,242

Median household income

$32,108

Per capita income

$151,300

Median home value

$734

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

2,288

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

144

Under 5

146

189

5–9

193

267

10–14

273

168

15–19

171

148

20–24

151

344

25–34

351

310

35–44

316

346

45–54

353

206

55–59

210

191

60–64

195

353

65–74

359

177

75–84

180

119

85+

122

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,392	23.3%
18 and over	4,590	76.7%
65 and over	1,310	21.9%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2%

Two or more races 1.4%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,714	92.8%
Hispanic or Latino	173	2.8%
Other race	125	2%
Two or more races	86	1.4%
Asian	26	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.4%
Black or African American	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	45.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	33.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	16.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$64,242

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.1%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,300
Median rent / month	$734
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	27.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.6%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	20.0%
Fuel oil	3.1%
Wood	6.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,159	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	296	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	470	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	675	26.0%
Households with children under 18	569	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	894	34.4%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	22.6%
Married	51.4%	48.5%
Separated	0.3%	0.5%
Widowed	2.8%	12.5%
Divorced	9.8%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	82	6.0%
Kindergarten	72	5.2%
Elementary school	713	51.9%
High school	249	18.1%
College / grad school	259	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Retail trade 16.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Construction 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Professional & management 3.7%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 48.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	342	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,692	95.2%
Spanish	140	2.5%
Other Indo-European	33	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	102	1.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,880	98.3%
Born in same state	5,861	98.0%
Born in different state	4,522	75.6%
Foreign born	19	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	102	1.7%
Not a US citizen	72	70.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,330	22.2%
Polish	1,032	17.3%
French	526	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	340	5.7%
English	75	1.3%
Dutch	61	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52172

What city is ZIP code 52172 in?

ZIP code 52172 is primarily assigned to Waukon, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52172 in?

ZIP code 52172 falls within Allamakee County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52172 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 52172 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52172?

The median home value in ZIP code 52172 is $151,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 52172?

ZIP code 52172 has an estimated population of 5,982 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52172?

The median household income in ZIP code 52172 is $64,242, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52172 in?

ZIP code 52172 observes the CST timezone.