52777 ZIP Code — Wheatland, IA

Clinton County, Iowa

ZIP code 52777 is located in Wheatland, Iowa, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 55.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,261 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52777

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 $114,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,417. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52777 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,261

population

55.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52777 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52777

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52777. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wheatland	Acceptable
Wheatland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52255 Lowden (5.9 mi) 52729 Calamus (6.9 mi) 52254 Lost Nation (7.6 mi) 52751 Grand Mound (8 mi) 52721 Bennett (8.3 mi) 52765 New Liberty (8.8 mi) 52216 Clarence (9.4 mi) 52745 Dixon (11 mi) 52323 Oxford Junction (11.2 mi) 52746 Donahue (12.8 mi) 52037 Delmar (13.9 mi) 52337 Stanwood (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,261
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	55.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.8478
Longitude	-90.8571
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	55.7%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,261

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$45,417

Median household income

$25,792

Per capita income

$114,200

Median home value

$731

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

495

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

108

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	400	31.7%
18 and over	861	68.3%
65 and over	287	22.8%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,196	92.2%
Two or more races	57	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	36	2.8%
Black or African American	6	0.5%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	33.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 31.7%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	31.7%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$45,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 40.7%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,200
Median rent / month	$731
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	88.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	50.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	32.5%
4 bedrooms	32.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	45.3%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	6.9%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	37.0%
Cohabiting couple	39	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	82	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	199	39.2%
Households with children under 18	180	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	37.2%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	17.6%
Married	40.4%	38.0%
Separated	2.7%	1.7%
Widowed	5.2%	16.6%
Divorced	13.7%	26.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 33.3%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.5%
Kindergarten	6	1.5%
Elementary school	234	59.4%
High school	149	37.8%
College / grad school	3	0.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.8%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Retail trade 12.3%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Professional & management 7.4%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Public administration 1.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.5%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.6%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 6.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	4.5%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,220	96.7%
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)	1,254	99.4%
Born in same state	1,246	98.8%
Born in different state	974	77.2%
Foreign born	8	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.6%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	122	9.7%
Arab	50	4%
English	36	2.9%
French	27	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	1%
Dutch	3	0.2%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	69.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52777

What city is ZIP code 52777 in?

ZIP code 52777 is primarily assigned to Wheatland, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52777 in?

ZIP code 52777 falls within Clinton County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52777 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 52777 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 52777 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 52777 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52777?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 52777 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 52777 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 52777 in?

ZIP code 52777 observes the CST timezone.