52776 ZIP Code — West Liberty, IA
Muscatine County, Iowa
ZIP code 52776 is located in West Liberty, Iowa, within Muscatine County. It covers approximately 87.10 square miles and serves a population of 4,979 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.
About ZIP code 52776
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $70,450. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
4,979
population
87.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52776 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52776
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52776. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| West Liberty | Acceptable |
| West Liberty | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
52720 Atalissa (6.3 mi)
52358 West Branch (7.3 mi)
52766 Nichols (8 mi)
52760 Moscow (9.4 mi)
52755 Lone Tree (11 mi)
52772 Tipton (12 mi)
52245 Iowa City (13.5 mi)
52243 Iowa City (14 mi)
52240 Iowa City (14.1 mi)
52242 Iowa City (14.8 mi)
52778 Wilton (15 mi)
52739 Conesville (15.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,979 |
| Population density | 57 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 139 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 87.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5829 |
| Longitude | -91.2801 |
| 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 | 30.0% | 40.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.6% | 34.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 21.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 3.6% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
4,979
Population
57
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$70,450
Median household income
$32,155
Per capita income
$172,200
Median home value
$942
Median monthly rent
73.2%
Home ownership
5.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
1,432
Housing units
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
119
Under 5
113
219
5–9
209
144
10–14
137
221
15–19
210
145
20–24
139
417
25–34
397
318
35–44
303
286
45–54
273
149
55–59
143
184
60–64
175
215
65–74
204
89
75–84
85
44
85+
41
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,268 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 3,711 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 678 | 13.6% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic or Latino
17.5%
Other race
12.8%
Two or more races
5.1%
Black or African American
2%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,742 | 62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,057 | 17.5% |
| Other race | 772 | 12.8% |
| Two or more races | 309 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 122 | 2% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.0% | 40.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.6% | 34.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 21.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 3.6% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
24.9%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $70,450 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.1%
$50k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
18.8%
$200k–$300k
30.9%
$300k–$500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,200 |
| Median rent / month | $942 |
| Owner occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter occupied | 26.8% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
| Single-family detached | 66.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 9.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.03 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.6% |
| 3 or more | 40.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.5% |
| Electricity | 17.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.2% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 956 | 53.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 221 | 12.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 286 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 318 | 17.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 632 | 35.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 471 | 26.4% |
| Average household size | 2.77 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.1% | 30.2% |
| Married | 49.9% | 50.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.9%
Some HS, no diploma
12.6%
HS graduate
35.6%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
11.0%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 99 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 38 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 604 | 48.1% |
| High school | 310 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 206 | 16.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
37.5%
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Professional & management
7.0%
Retail trade
6.5%
Construction
6.3%
Wholesale trade
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Other services
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Public administration
0.8%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.5% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 11.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 39.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.0% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Work from home | 2.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.1%
Under 18 years
3.5%
18 and over
5.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
5.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.2% |
| Retirement income | 16.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.6% |
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.9% |
| No physical activity | 28.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 61.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 16.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 121 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 32.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 32.8% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,747 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 799 | 16.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 709 | 14.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,170 | 83.8% |
| Born in same state | 3,931 | 79.0% |
| Born in different state | 3,322 | 66.7% |
| Foreign born | 239 | 4.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 809 | 16.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 391 | 48.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 454 | 9.1% |
| French | 282 | 5.7% |
| Arab | 111 | 2.2% |
| Dutch | 91 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 35 | 0.7% |
| English | 19 | 0.4% |
| German | 18 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.8% |
| Internet access | 89.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52776
What city is ZIP code 52776 in?
ZIP code 52776 is primarily assigned to West Liberty, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52776 in?
ZIP code 52776 falls within Muscatine County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52776?
The median home value in ZIP code 52776 is $172,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 52776?
ZIP code 52776 has an estimated population of 4,979 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52776?
The median household income in ZIP code 52776 is $70,450, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52776 in?
ZIP code 52776 observes the CST timezone.