52359 ZIP Code — West Chester, IA

Washington County, Iowa

ZIP code 52359 is located in West Chester, Iowa, within Washington County. It covers approximately 13.80 square miles and serves a population of 422 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52359

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 $209,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,141. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 42% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52359 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

422

population

13.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52359 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52359

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City	Status
West Chester	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	422
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	13.80 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.3510
Longitude	-91.8021
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	37.0%	39.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	51.9%	38.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	1.2%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	9.9%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

422

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$69,141

Median household income

$29,068

Per capita income

$209,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.8%

Home ownership

32.9%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

141

Housing units

24.3%

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	145	34.4%
18 and over	277	65.6%
65 and over	62	14.7%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.1%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	395	92.1%
Two or more races	27	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	39.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	51.9%	38.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	1.2%	19.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	9.9%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 13.3%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 25.9%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$200k+ 15.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.3%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	25.9%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$200k+	15.4%
Median income	$69,141

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 35.8%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.8%
Renter occupied	4.2%
Vacant	2.7%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	48.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.2%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	23.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	6.3%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	47.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.3%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	42.0%
Wood	9.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	24	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	34	23.8%
Households with children under 18	51	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	37.1%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	19.7%
Married	60.5%	50.0%
Separated	4.6%	8.3%
Widowed	5.3%	3.8%
Divorced	3.9%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 23.5%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 23.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	11.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	97	78.2%
High school	7	5.6%
College / grad school	6	4.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.6%

Finance & real estate 12.7%

Other services 12.7%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Retail trade 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Construction 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	1.4%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.3%
Government	31.0%
Self-employed	0.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 32.9%

Under 18 years 51.0%

18 and over 23.5%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 73.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	37.8%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	8.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	395	93.6%
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)	422	100.0%
Born in same state	422	100.0%
Born in different state	391	92.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	19%
French	46	10.9%
English	20	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	2.1%
Polish	6	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52359

What city is ZIP code 52359 in?

ZIP code 52359 is primarily assigned to West Chester, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52359 in?

ZIP code 52359 falls within Washington County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52359 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 52359 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52359?

33% of residents in ZIP code 52359 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 52359 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 52359 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52359 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 52359 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 52359 in?

ZIP code 52359 observes the CST timezone.