52658 ZIP Code — Wever, IA

Lee County, Iowa

ZIP code 52658 is located in Wever, Iowa, within Lee County. It covers approximately 47.22 square miles and serves a population of 929 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52658

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 $189,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,438. 56% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 52658 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

929

population

47.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52658 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52658

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52658. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wever	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52655 West Burlington (7.8 mi) 52627 Fort Madison (8.6 mi) 62358 Niota (8.8 mi) 52638 Middletown (9.1 mi) 61425 Carman (9.4 mi) 52601 Burlington (10.8 mi) 61454 Lomax (10.8 mi) 52623 Danville (11 mi) 62330 Dallas City (11.8 mi) 52656 West Point (12.1 mi) 62354 Nauvoo (13.1 mi) 61480 Stronghurst (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	929
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	47.22 sq mi
Water area	4.95 sq mi
Latitude	40.7134
Longitude	-91.2320
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	39.1%	48.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

929

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$68,438

Median household income

$34,362

Per capita income

$189,800

Median home value

$1,141

Median monthly rent

90.2%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

376

Housing units

24.0%

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	193	20.8%
18 and over	736	79.2%
65 and over	334	36.0%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	894	96.2%
Two or more races	28	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	48.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$68,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,800
Median rent / month	$1,141
Owner occupied	90.2%
Renter occupied	9.8%
Vacant	3.9%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	39.0%
3 bedrooms	32.5%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.5%
2 vehicles	53.6%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.3%
Electricity	28.6%
Propane / LP gas	35.1%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	267	66.9%
Cohabiting couple	22	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	56	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	54	13.5%
Households with children under 18	72	18.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	195	48.9%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.5%	13.3%
Married	66.6%	69.0%
Separated	5.2%	0.0%
Widowed	9.9%	5.3%
Divorced	6.8%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	9.0%
Kindergarten	12	6.0%
Elementary school	93	46.7%
High school	40	20.1%
College / grad school	36	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.6%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Construction 9.6%

Retail trade 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Professional & management 7.1%

Public administration 3.7%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.9%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.6%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	22.5%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.1%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	881	94.8%
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)	929	100.0%
Born in same state	929	100.0%
Born in different state	693	74.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	205	22.1%
Arab	85	9.1%
French	63	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	3.4%
Polish	13	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52658

What city is ZIP code 52658 in?

ZIP code 52658 is primarily assigned to Wever, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52658 in?

ZIP code 52658 falls within Lee County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52658 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 52658 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 52658 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 52658 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 52658 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 52658 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52658 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 52658 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 52658 in?

ZIP code 52658 observes the CST timezone.