52659 ZIP Code — Winfield, IA

Henry County, Iowa

ZIP code 52659 is located in Winfield, Iowa, within Henry County. It covers approximately 67.08 square miles and serves a population of 1,336 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52659

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 $109,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,667. 44% 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.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52659 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,336

population

67.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52659 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52659

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52659. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52621 Crawfordsville (6.5 mi) 52644 Mount Union (6.6 mi) 52640 Morning Sun (8.4 mi) 52641 Mount Pleasant (11.3 mi) 52654 Wayland (12.2 mi) 52738 Columbus Junction (12.6 mi) 52653 Wapello (14.6 mi) 52201 Ainsworth (15.3 mi) 52645 New London (16.3 mi) 52739 Conesville (16.7 mi) 52637 Mediapolis (17.8 mi) 52754 Letts (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,336
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	67.08 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.1332
Longitude	-91.4382
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	57.0%	43.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	35.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	19.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,336

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$50,667

Median household income

$32,635

Per capita income

$109,800

Median home value

$660

Median monthly rent

79.3%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

484

Housing units

20.5%

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	342	25.6%
18 and over	994	74.4%
65 and over	340	25.4%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,288	95.1%
Two or more races	26	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.3%
Other race	18	1.3%
Asian	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	43.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	35.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	19.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$50,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,800
Median rent / month	$660
Owner occupied	79.3%
Renter occupied	20.7%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	78.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	44.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	39.9%
2 vehicles	25.6%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.0%
Electricity	20.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
Solar	1.4%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	268	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	110	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	167	29.5%
Households with children under 18	146	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	262	46.3%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	15.8%
Married	50.9%	51.9%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	19.5%
Divorced	9.0%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 33.3%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	11.0%
Kindergarten	19	6.2%
Elementary school	133	43.2%
High school	99	32.1%
College / grad school	23	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 18.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Retail trade 10.5%

Professional & management 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 5.2%

Other services 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Construction 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,241	92.9%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	5	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,332	99.7%
Born in same state	1,323	99.0%
Born in different state	1,157	86.6%
Foreign born	9	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	148	11.1%
French	98	7.3%
Arab	68	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	1.4%
English	16	1.2%
Dutch	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52659

What city is ZIP code 52659 in?

ZIP code 52659 is primarily assigned to Winfield, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52659 in?

ZIP code 52659 falls within Henry County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52659 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 52659 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 52659 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 52659 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52659?

The median home value in ZIP code 52659 is $109,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 52659?

ZIP code 52659 has an estimated population of 1,336 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52659 in?

ZIP code 52659 observes the CST timezone.