52778 ZIP Code — Wilton, IA

Muscatine County, Iowa

ZIP code 52778 is located in Wilton, Iowa, within Muscatine County. It covers approximately 75.56 square miles and serves a population of 3,661 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52778

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,792. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 32% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 52778 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,661

population

75.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52778 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52778

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52778. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilton	Acceptable
Wilton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52747 Durant (3.3 mi) 52760 Moscow (5.8 mi) 52769 Stockton (7.8 mi) 52720 Atalissa (8.6 mi) 52721 Bennett (10.5 mi) 52765 New Liberty (10.7 mi) 52773 Walcott (11.8 mi) 52726 Blue Grass (13.3 mi) 52772 Tipton (14.1 mi) 52745 Dixon (14.7 mi) 61259 Illinois City (14.9 mi) 52776 West Liberty (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,661
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	75.56 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.6032
Longitude	-90.9919
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	36.4%	40.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	21.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	8.3%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,661

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$69,792

Median household income

$41,916

Per capita income

$154,600

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

1,328

Housing units

31.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

102

5–9

105

10–14

107

15–19

189

20–24

191

148

25–34

150

161

35–44

162

274

45–54

276

172

55–59

173

132

60–64

134

240

65–74

242

132

75–84

133

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	669	18.3%
18 and over	2,992	81.7%
65 and over	796	21.7%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 2.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,480	91.8%
Hispanic or Latino	129	3.4%
Other race	91	2.4%
Two or more races	62	1.6%
Black or African American	10	0.3%
Asian	10	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	40.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.2%	21.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	8.3%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$69,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 23.8%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,600
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	81.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	18.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.6%
Electricity	7.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	807	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	112	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	334	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	357	22.2%
Households with children under 18	377	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	542	33.7%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	26.0%
Married	59.3%	55.7%
Separated	4.0%	3.3%
Widowed	3.3%	3.9%
Divorced	13.0%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 26.6%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.1%
Bachelor's or higher	31.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	76	9.9%
Kindergarten	27	3.5%
Elementary school	285	37.3%
High school	153	20.0%
College / grad school	223	29.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Manufacturing 20.4%

Retail trade 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Professional & management 6.8%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Public administration 3.6%

Construction 2.8%

Other services 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Information 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 3.3%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 4.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	23.3%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	70.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	380	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	18.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,459	94.5%
Spanish	24	0.7%
Other Indo-European	24	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,605	98.5%
Born in same state	3,605	98.5%
Born in different state	2,639	72.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	56	1.5%
Not a US citizen	56	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	394	10.8%
Italian	296	8.1%
French	263	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	48	1.3%
English	21	0.6%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52778

What city is ZIP code 52778 in?

ZIP code 52778 is primarily assigned to Wilton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52778 in?

ZIP code 52778 falls within Muscatine County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52778 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 52778 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52778?

The median home value in ZIP code 52778 is $154,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 52778?

ZIP code 52778 has an estimated population of 3,661 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52778?

The median household income in ZIP code 52778 is $69,792, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52778 in?

ZIP code 52778 observes the CST timezone.