52048

Zip code 52048: Garber, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 52048?

52048 is assigned to Garber, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 52048 in?

52048 is in Clayton County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 52048?

About 201 people live in 52048, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 52048?

The median household income in 52048 is $56,477.

Q: What zip codes are near 52048?

The closest zip codes to 52048 are 52044, 52035, 52042, 52052, 52050.

Residential delivery areaClayton CountyCentral Time

Population

201

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$66K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$475/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

36 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 52048

52048 is a rural zip code in Garber, Iowa (Clayton County), covering 36 sq mi of land. About 201 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 54.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $56,477 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $65,800, or 1.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $475 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.8 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and management.

How 52048 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 201 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Veterans21%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%7th of 911 in IA
Median age54.2
98th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.694th of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older23.9%
89th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%267th of 911 in IA
Healthcare workers13%
88th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%144th of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate84.2%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%368th of 909 in IA
Average commute30.8 min
78th
U.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min107th of 902 in IA
Poverty rate16.9%
76th
U.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%120th of 909 in IA
Median earnings per worker$55,972
69th
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712142nd of 910 in IA
Work from home8.7%
26th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%454th of 911 in IA
Per capita income$30,830
21st
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877787th of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents3%
18th
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%223rd of 911 in IA
Median household income$56,477
16th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059803rd of 896 in IA
Residents under 1816.9%
14th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%768th of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate3%
12th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%526th of 911 in IA
Diversity index8.6
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4640th of 911 in IA
Broadband access77.9%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%824th of 909 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher9.7%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%823rd of 911 in IA
Population201
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507848th of 911 in IA
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi879th of 911 in IA
Median home value$65,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000870th of 881 in IA
Median gross rent$475
1st
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972756th of 771 in IA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%798th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%867th of 909 in IA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%814th of 882 in IA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%667th of 911 in IA
Self-employed workers2.9%
1st
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%885th of 911 in IA
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%900th of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.336
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444762nd of 908 in IA

Measure	52048	Clayton	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Veterans	21%	8.2%	6.5%	6.2%	99th	7th of 911
Median age	54.2	46.4	38.6	38.9	98th	94th of 911
Residents 65 and older	23.9%	25%	18.1%	17.2%	89th	267th of 911
Healthcare workers	13%	6.8%	9.2%	9.7%	88th	144th of 911
Homeownership rateStrength	84.2%	78%	71.7%	65.2%	87th	368th of 909
Average commute	30.8 min	23.1 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	78th	107th of 902
Poverty rate	16.9%	10.9%	11.1%	12.5%	76th	120th of 909
Median earnings per worker	$55,972	$46,789	$47,712	$49,666	69th	142nd of 910
Work from home	8.7%	8.3%	11.3%	15.1%	26th	454th of 911
Per capita income	$30,830	$38,594	$40,877	$44,673	21st	787th of 911
Foreign-born residents	3%	2.3%	5.9%	14.1%	18th	223rd of 911
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,477	$67,242	$75,059	$80,734	16th	803rd of 896
Residents under 18	16.9%	21.6%	22.9%	22%	14th	768th of 911
Uninsured rateStrength	3%	8.4%	5%	8.4%	12th	526th of 911
Diversity index	8.6	9.8	31.4	61.4	3rd	640th of 911
Broadband accessWeakness	77.9%	84.4%	88.9%	91%	3rd	824th of 909
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.7%	14.5%	31.4%	35.7%	2nd	823rd of 911
Population	201	17,013	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	848th of 911
Population density	6/sq mi	22/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	879th of 911
Median home value	$65,800	$168,500	$208,000	$332,700	1st	870th of 881
Median gross rent	$475	$790	$972	$1,413	1st	756th of 771
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	2.5%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	798th of 911
Housing vacancy	0%	14.6%	8.5%	10.1%	1st	867th of 909
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	45.9%	43.9%	51.1%	1st	814th of 882
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.9%	3.8%	1st	667th of 911
Self-employed workers	2.9%	12.8%	10.2%	10%	1st	885th of 911
Government workers	0%	11.7%	14.5%	14.5%	1st	900th of 911
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.336	0.428	0.444	0.483	1st	762nd of 908

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

21%

45–54

19%

55–64

11%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

54.2

Under 18

16.9%

65 and over

23.9%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1.0%

Diversity index

8.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

89.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 95
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 58.9%
Married couples: 44.2%
Living alone: 13.7%
Veterans (of adults): 21%
Male / female: 60% / 40%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

31%

$75–100k

29%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

52048

$56,477

Clayton Co.

$67,242

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,830

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.336

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

52048

$65,800

Clayton Co.

$168,500

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

52048

$475

Clayton Co.

$790

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 95
Owner-occupied: 84.2%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

17%

20–29

37%

30–44

27%

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

30.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

40.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

26%

Construction and repair

19%

Management

14%

Healthcare

13%

Production

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

33%

Manufacturing

20%

Construction

14%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$55,972

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	52048	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,458	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$71,042	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$56,964	$49,199
Production and transportation	$11,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

56%

Some college

17%

Associate's

0.6%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
Households with broadband: 77.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.7%
No internet access: 22.1%
Without health insurance: 3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Garber
State: Iowa
County: Clayton County
Center point: 42.7373° N, 91.2558° W
Land area: 36 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 52048

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
52044	Elkport, IA	4 mi	297	$75,792	$97,000
52035	Colesburg, IA	6 mi	1,331	$62,109	$138,500
52042	Edgewood, IA	6.7 mi	1,804	$95,833	$234,300
52052	Guttenberg, IA	7.1 mi	2,999	$61,528	$197,400
52050	Greeley, IA	9.5 mi	422	$67,206	$231,900
52049	Garnavillo, IA	11 mi	1,370	$61,964	$170,800
52043	Elkader, IA	11 mi	2,058	$76,705	$165,000
52056	Luxemburg, IA	13 mi	229	$83,750	$182,800
52076	Strawberry Point, IA	13 mi	2,258	$72,857	$150,700
52065	New Vienna, IA	13 mi	671	$99,250	$218,600
52072	Saint Olaf, IA	14 mi	454	$62,250	$121,000
53810	Glen Haven, WI	14 mi	389	$75,500	$167,500

Questions about 52048

What city is zip code 52048?

52048 is assigned to Garber, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 52048 in?

52048 is in Clayton County, Iowa.

What is the population of 52048?

About 201 people live in 52048, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 52048 in?

52048 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 52048?

The median household income in 52048 is $56,477.

What zip codes are near 52048?

The closest zip codes to 52048 are 52044, 52035, 52042, 52052, 52050.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52048, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.