52656 ZIP Code — West Point, IA

Lee County, Iowa

ZIP code 52656 is located in West Point, Iowa, within Lee County. It covers approximately 98.82 square miles and serves a population of 2,295 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52656

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 $186,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,272. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% 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 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52656 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,295
population
98.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52656 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52656

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52656. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
West Point Acceptable
West Point Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
52657 Saint Paul (4.3 mi) 52648 Pilot Grove (4.8 mi) 52625 Donnellson (6.5 mi) 52627 Fort Madison (6.8 mi) 52623 Danville (10.5 mi) 52649 Salem (11.1 mi) 52630 Hillsboro (11.9 mi) 52658 Wever (12.1 mi) 52645 New London (12.8 mi) 52639 Montrose (13.1 mi) 52638 Middletown (13.7 mi) 62358 Niota (14.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,295
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 111
Geography
Land area 98.82 sq mi
Water area 0.25 sq mi
Latitude 40.7226
Longitude -91.4629
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 34.7% 48.0% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 34.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.8% 15.3% 21.5%
Over $200k 3.5% 2.1% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,295
Population
23
People per sq mi
50.2
Median age
$78,272
Median household income
$41,328
Per capita income
$186,800
Median home value
$523
Median monthly rent
88.8%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
966
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
75
Under 5
71
62
5–9
59
62
10–14
59
60
15–19
58
23
20–24
22
109
25–34
103
107
35–44
102
193
45–54
184
117
55–59
112
112
60–64
106
153
65–74
146
66
75–84
62
37
85+
35
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1845820.0%
18 and over1,83780.0%
65 and over49921.7%
Median age50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%
Asian 0.7%
Two or more races 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,24997.8%
Asian150.7%
Two or more races140.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander130.6%
Hispanic or Latino40.2%
Other race40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.7% 48.0% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 34.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.8% 15.3% 21.5%
Over $200k 3.5% 2.1% 5.0%
Under $10k 5.0%
$10k–$15k 3.0%
$15k–$25k 3.9%
$25k–$35k 12.0%
$35k–$50k 7.4%
$50k–$75k 17.5%
$75k–$100k 19.4%
$100k–$150k 14.6%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k+ 9.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$10k–$15k3.0%
$15k–$25k3.9%
$25k–$35k12.0%
$35k–$50k7.4%
$50k–$75k17.5%
$75k–$100k19.4%
$100k–$150k14.6%
$150k–$200k7.4%
$200k+9.8%
Median income$78,272

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%
$50k–$100k 10.2%
$100k–$150k 21.3%
$150k–$200k 17.6%
$200k–$300k 18.6%
$300k–$500k 10.7%
$500k–$1M 16.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$186,800
Median rent / month$523
Owner occupied88.8%
Renter occupied11.2%
Vacant6.0%
Single-family detached86.9%
Large apartment buildings0.8%
Mobile homes3.0%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.33

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.7%
2000–200919.5%
1990–199910.4%
1980–19898.9%
1970–197914.3%
1960–196910.9%
1950–19594.4%
1940–19496.4%
1939 or earlier21.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.6%
1 bedroom5.1%
2 bedrooms26.5%
3 bedrooms42.3%
4 bedrooms21.6%
5+ bedrooms4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.8%
1 vehicle19.4%
2 vehicles30.3%
3 or more47.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas39.4%
Electricity26.4%
Propane / LP gas26.9%
Fuel oil0.9%
Wood4.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family56655.8%
Cohabiting couple767.5%
Male householder, no spouse22322.0%
Female householder, no spouse15014.8%
Households with children under 1824123.7%
Households with seniors (65+)33132.6%
Average household size2.23

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.0%22.6%
Married59.8%59.1%
Separated0.6%0.4%
Widowed1.7%11.7%
Divorced16.0%6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 3.4%
HS graduate 32.0%
Some college, no degree 17.5%
Associate's degree 19.3%
Bachelor's degree 22.4%
Graduate / professional 3.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.1%
Bachelor's or higher26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool317.8%
Kindergarten307.6%
Elementary school17544.1%
High school11328.5%
College / grad school4812.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.7%
Retail trade 14.4%
Manufacturing 13.6%
Transportation & utilities 12.0%
Wholesale trade 8.5%
Professional & management 8.3%
Construction 6.4%
Agriculture & mining 5.3%
Public administration 3.9%
Other services 3.7%
Finance & real estate 3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%
Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.3%
Service11.1%
Sales & office25.1%
Natural resources & construction8.7%
Production & transportation17.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.2%
Government14.8%
Self-employed4.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.7%
Carpool5.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.6%
Work from home6.9%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)20.8

Poverty

All people 7.1%
Under 18 years 12.0%
18 and over 5.9%
Married-couple families 3.7%
Female-led households 18.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.3%
Retirement income27.4%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP8.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.1%
High blood pressure33.6%
High cholesterol34.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart disease6.7%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis25.9%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.7%
Binge drinking23.5%
No physical activity22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.1%
Depression16.3%
Fair or poor health11.0%
Poor mental health11.8%
Poor physical health8.8%
No health insurance7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist70.1%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss10.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans20111.0%
Disability%
Any disability9.4%
Under 184.6%
18–64 years6.9%
65 and over21.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance84.5%
Public insurance34.4%
No insurance0.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,14993.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,28999.7%
Born in same state2,28099.3%
Born in different state1,88882.3%
Foreign born90.4%
Naturalized citizen60.3%
Not a US citizen6100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian25711.2%
French2179.5%
Arab1195.2%
AncestryCount%
Polish50.2%
Dutch50.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.2%
Internet access84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52656

What city is ZIP code 52656 in?

ZIP code 52656 is primarily assigned to West Point, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52656 in?

ZIP code 52656 falls within Lee County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52656 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 52656 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52656 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 52656 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 52656 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 52656 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52656?

The median home value in ZIP code 52656 is $186,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 52656 in?

ZIP code 52656 observes the CST timezone.

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