Zip code 52175: West Union, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 52175?

52175 is assigned to West Union, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 52175 in?

52175 is in Fayette County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 52175?

About 3,484 people live in 52175, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 52175?

The median household income in 52175 is $59,800.

Q: What zip codes are near 52175?

The closest zip codes to 52175 are 52147, 52166, 52135, 52161, 52141.

Residential delivery areaFayette CountyCentral Time

Population

3,484

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$161K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$944/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

86 sq mi

41 people/sq mi

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

About 52175

52175 is a rural zip code in West Union, Iowa (Fayette County), covering 86 sq mi of land. About 3,484 people live here, or 41 per square mile. The median resident is 44.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,800 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $160,600, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $944 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.1 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and healthcare. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 52175 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers15.4%
92nd
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%355th of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older23.2%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%290th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy15.6%
87th
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%170th of 909 in IA
Median age44.3
83rd
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6360th of 911 in IA
Government workers18.2%
77th
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%197th of 911 in IA
Healthcare workers11.4%
75th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%217th of 911 in IA
Residents under 1824.7%
72nd
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%336th of 911 in IA
Veterans7.1%
67th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%416th of 911 in IA
Poverty rate11.7%
54th
U.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%264th of 909 in IA
Uninsured rate6.4%
46th
U.S. 8.4% · IA 5%208th of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate66.8%
45th
U.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%822nd of 909 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.418
35th
U.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444311th of 908 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher24.1%
32nd
U.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%325th of 911 in IA
Per capita income$32,446
26th
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877725th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$41,308
26th
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712727th of 910 in IA
Median household income$59,800
20th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059752nd of 896 in IA
Foreign-born residents3.1%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%218th of 911 in IA
Median gross rent$944
17th
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972209th of 771 in IA
Median home value$160,600
12th
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000458th of 881 in IA
Rent-burdened renters37.7%
12th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%379th of 882 in IA
Diversity index18.5
11th
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4287th of 911 in IA
Work from home5.7%
10th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%652nd of 911 in IA
Broadband access83.9%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%694th of 909 in IA
Average commute19.1 min
9th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min679th of 902 in IA
Population3,484
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507179th of 911 in IA
Population density41/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi273rd of 911 in IA
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%516th of 911 in IA
Unemployment rate1.4%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%578th of 911 in IA

Measure	52175	Fayette	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Self-employed workers	15.4%	13.6%	10.2%	10%	92nd	355th of 911
Residents 65 and older	23.2%	22.9%	18.1%	17.2%	88th	290th of 911
Housing vacancy	15.6%	10.5%	8.5%	10.1%	87th	170th of 909
Median age	44.3	43.9	38.6	38.9	83rd	360th of 911
Government workers	18.2%	14.3%	14.5%	14.5%	77th	197th of 911
Healthcare workers	11.4%	8.8%	9.2%	9.7%	75th	217th of 911
Residents under 18	24.7%	21.4%	22.9%	22%	72nd	336th of 911
Veterans	7.1%	8.4%	6.5%	6.2%	67th	416th of 911
Poverty rate	11.7%	12%	11.1%	12.5%	54th	264th of 909
Uninsured rate	6.4%	5.6%	5%	8.4%	46th	208th of 911
Homeownership rate	66.8%	76.5%	71.7%	65.2%	45th	822nd of 909
Income inequality (Gini)	0.418	0.450	0.444	0.483	35th	311th of 908
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.1%	20.7%	31.4%	35.7%	32nd	325th of 911
Per capita income	$32,446	$35,469	$40,877	$44,673	26th	725th of 911
Median earnings per worker	$41,308	$43,687	$47,712	$49,666	26th	727th of 910
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,800	$60,165	$75,059	$80,734	20th	752nd of 896
Foreign-born residents	3.1%	2.1%	5.9%	14.1%	19th	218th of 911
Median gross rent	$944	$881	$972	$1,413	17th	209th of 771
Median home value	$160,600	$136,800	$208,000	$332,700	12th	458th of 881
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	37.7%	44.1%	43.9%	51.1%	12th	379th of 882
Diversity index	18.5	16.9	31.4	61.4	11th	287th of 911
Work from home	5.7%	7.3%	11.3%	15.1%	10th	652nd of 911
Broadband accessWeakness	83.9%	85.3%	88.9%	91%	10th	694th of 909
Average commuteStrength	19.1 min	22.5 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	9th	679th of 902
Population	3,484	19,288	3,210,507	334,922,499	6th	179th of 911
Population density	41/sq mi	26/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	273rd of 911
Tech workers	0.5%	1.5%	2.9%	3.8%	6th	516th of 911
Unemployment rateStrength	1.4%	3.2%	3.6%	5.2%	3rd	578th of 911

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

22%

5–17

10%

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

11%

45–54

15%

55–64

10%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

44.3

Under 18

24.7%

65 and over

23.2%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black0.5%
Hispanic7%
Asian2%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.9%

Diversity index

18.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

0.9%

Other

Households

Households: 1,526
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 56.8%
Married couples: 44.2%
Living alone: 35.3%
Veterans (of adults): 7.1%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

52175

$59,800

Fayette Co.

$60,165

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,446

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.418

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

52175

$160,600

Fayette Co.

$136,800

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

52175

$944

Fayette Co.

$881

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

84%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.6%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,809
Owner-occupied: 66.8%
Vacant: 15.6%
Median year built: 1956
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 37.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

39%

10–19

23%

20–29

12%

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

17%

Management

13%

Healthcare

11%

Education

10%

Office and admin

10%

Food service

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.5%

Police and fire

0.4%

Engineering and science

0.4%

Industries

Education

18%

Construction

17%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

12%

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Public administration

0.6%

Admin, support and management

0.5%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$41,308

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	52175	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,010	$74,888
Service	$17,054	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,375	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,813	$49,199
Production and transportation	$47,976	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

41%

Some college

17%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 6%
Households with broadband: 83.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 56%
No internet access: 13%
Without health insurance: 6.4%
Limited-English households: 2.8%

Geography

City (USPS): West Union
State: Iowa
County: Fayette County
Center point: 42.9937° N, 91.8239° W
Land area: 86 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

West Union3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 52175

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
52147	Hawkeye, IA	7.6 mi	911	$77,083	$162,900
52166	Saint Lucas, IA	7.6 mi	137	$110,938	$146,900
52135	Clermont, IA	8.3 mi	834	$88,438	$121,400
52161	Ossian, IA	9.8 mi	1,532	$87,870	$171,400
52141	Elgin, IA	10 mi	1,259	$64,647	$115,500
52164	Randalia, IA	11 mi	187	$48,375	$137,100
52133	Castalia, IA	12 mi	673	$76,250	$246,100
52142	Fayette, IA	12 mi	1,890	$56,875	$162,500
52144	Fort Atkinson, IA	12 mi	1,075	$84,609	$217,500
52169	Wadena, IA	12 mi	367	$52,321	$112,900
52171	Waucoma, IA	13 mi	1,314	$94,904	$192,100
52162	Postville, IA	16 mi	3,744	$64,125	$133,100

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Questions about 52175

What city is zip code 52175?

52175 is assigned to West Union, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 52175 in?

52175 is in Fayette County, Iowa.

What is the population of 52175?

About 3,484 people live in 52175, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 52175 in?

52175 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 52175?

The median household income in 52175 is $59,800.

What zip codes are near 52175?

The closest zip codes to 52175 are 52147, 52166, 52135, 52161, 52141.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52175, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.