Zip code 52339: Tama, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 52339?

52339 is assigned to Tama, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 52339 in?

52339 is mostly in Tama County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 52339?

About 4,326 people live in 52339, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 52339?

The median household income in 52339 is $67,612.

Q: What zip codes are near 52339?

The closest zip codes to 52339 are 50173, 52342, 52215, 50142, 52348.

Residential delivery areaTama CountyCentral Time

Population

4,326

Median household income

$68K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$121K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$806/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

99 sq mi

44 people/sq mi

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

About 52339

52339 is a rural zip code in Tama, Iowa (Tama County), covering 99 sq mi of land. About 4,326 people live here, or 44 per square mile. The median resident is 37.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $67,612 a year, 16% below the national median of $80,734. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $121,400, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $806 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.1 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and production and manufacturing. 30% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 52339 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1829.7%
95th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%110th of 911 in IA
Poverty rate22.1%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%52nd of 909 in IA
Unemployment rate7.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%65th of 911 in IA
Veterans8.1%
78th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%318th of 911 in IA
Diversity index61.5
75th
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.47th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy10.4%
73rd
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%369th of 909 in IA
Uninsured rate10%
71st
U.S. 8.4% · IA 5%87th of 911 in IA
Government workers16.1%
66th
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%286th of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older18.5%
64th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%569th of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate67.6%
48th
U.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%814th of 909 in IA
Foreign-born residents9.3%
48th
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%59th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$46,765
46th
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712485th of 910 in IA
Median age37.1
35th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6738th of 911 in IA
Median household income$67,612
32nd
U.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059592nd of 896 in IA
Rent-burdened renters42.2%
21st
U.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%304th of 882 in IA
Healthcare workers7.4%
20th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%555th of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.399
20th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444439th of 908 in IA
Self-employed workers6.9%
18th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%788th of 911 in IA
Broadband access85.9%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%619th of 909 in IA
Per capita income$27,566
13th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877849th of 911 in IA
Average commute20.1 min
13th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min628th of 902 in IA
Work from home6%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%639th of 911 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher14.4%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%720th of 911 in IA
Population4,326
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507154th of 911 in IA
Median gross rent$806
7th
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972419th of 771 in IA
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%505th of 911 in IA
Population density44/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi257th of 911 in IA
Median home value$121,400
5th
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000660th of 881 in IA

Measure	52339	Tama	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Residents under 18	29.7%	23.7%	22.9%	22%	95th	110th of 911
Poverty rateWeakness	22.1%	14.8%	11.1%	12.5%	88th	52nd of 909
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.9%	3.8%	3.6%	5.2%	86th	65th of 911
Veterans	8.1%	7.9%	6.5%	6.2%	78th	318th of 911
Diversity index	61.5	36.8	31.4	61.4	75th	7th of 911
Housing vacancy	10.4%	11.5%	8.5%	10.1%	73rd	369th of 909
Uninsured rate	10%	6.2%	5%	8.4%	71st	87th of 911
Government workers	16.1%	16.6%	14.5%	14.5%	66th	286th of 911
Residents 65 and older	18.5%	21%	18.1%	17.2%	64th	569th of 911
Homeownership rate	67.6%	76%	71.7%	65.2%	48th	814th of 909
Foreign-born residents	9.3%	4.1%	5.9%	14.1%	48th	59th of 911
Median earnings per worker	$46,765	$46,180	$47,712	$49,666	46th	485th of 910
Median age	37.1	41.5	38.6	38.9	35th	738th of 911
Median household income	$67,612	$70,781	$75,059	$80,734	32nd	592nd of 896
Rent-burdened renters	42.2%	36.1%	43.9%	51.1%	21st	304th of 882
Healthcare workers	7.4%	8.1%	9.2%	9.7%	20th	555th of 911
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.399	0.397	0.444	0.483	20th	439th of 908
Self-employed workers	6.9%	10.2%	10.2%	10%	18th	788th of 911
Broadband accessWeakness	85.9%	87.5%	88.9%	91%	15th	619th of 909
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,566	$34,186	$40,877	$44,673	13th	849th of 911
Average commuteStrength	20.1 min	22.7 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	13th	628th of 902
Work from home	6%	8.7%	11.3%	15.1%	12th	639th of 911
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.4%	20.5%	31.4%	35.7%	8th	720th of 911
Population	4,326	16,868	3,210,507	334,922,499	7th	154th of 911
Median gross rent	$806	$872	$972	$1,413	7th	419th of 771
Tech workers	0.6%	1.2%	2.9%	3.8%	7th	505th of 911
Population density	44/sq mi	23/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	257th of 911
Median home value	$121,400	$148,600	$208,000	$332,700	5th	660th of 881

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

24%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

37.1

Under 18

29.7%

65 and over

18.5%

Race and ethnicity

White56%
Black2%
Hispanic21%
Asian0.6%
Native American16%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

61.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

68.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

70%

Spanish

16%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

12%

Households

Households: 1,492
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 74.1%
Married couples: 47.8%
Living alone: 21.6%
Veterans (of adults): 8.1%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

52339

$67,612

Tama Co.

$70,781

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,566

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.399

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

52339

$121,400

Tama Co.

$148,600

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

52339

$806

Tama Co.

$872

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,665
Owner-occupied: 67.6%
Vacant: 10.4%
Median year built: 1963
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 8.6%
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

41%

10–19

23%

20–29

12%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

17%

Transportation and moving

12%

Production

11%

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Management

Healthcare

Food service

Sales

Education

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Computer and math

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Engineering and science

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Construction

15%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Retail

11%

Education

10%

Arts and recreation

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Information

Median earnings per worker

$46,765

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	52339	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,965	$74,888
Service	$27,396	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,538	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$67,692	$49,199
Production and transportation	$55,764	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

46%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
Households with broadband: 85.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.7%
No internet access: 10.3%
Without health insurance: 10%
Limited-English households: 7%

Geography

City (USPS): Tama
State: Iowa
County: Tama County
Center point: 41.9279° N, 92.5871° W
Land area: 99 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

52339 spans 2 counties

Tama County97% of land
Poweshiek County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Tama3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 52339

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
50173	Montour, IA	7 mi	705	$96,250	$204,900
52342	Toledo, IA	8.1 mi	2,705	$57,813	$142,700
52215	Chelsea, IA	9.4 mi	960	$61,932	$166,800
50142	Le Grand, IA	11 mi	720	$76,250	$145,700
52348	Vining, IA	11 mi	66	$72,500	$90,800
50632	Garwin, IA	12 mi	1,201	$71,667	$132,700
50106	Gilman, IA	12 mi	1,163	$101,193	$118,900
50157	Malcom, IA	13 mi	473	$115,000	$157,500
52217	Clutier, IA	14 mi	573	$83,750	$92,100
52211	Brooklyn, IA	14 mi	2,795	$73,922	$200,300
50078	Ferguson, IA	14 mi	85	$52,500	$75,600
52225	Elberon, IA	15 mi	387	$61,944	$148,000

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Questions about 52339

What city is zip code 52339?

52339 is assigned to Tama, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 52339 in?

52339 is mostly in Tama County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 52339?

About 4,326 people live in 52339, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 52339 in?

52339 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 52339?

The median household income in 52339 is $67,612.

What zip codes are near 52339?

The closest zip codes to 52339 are 50173, 52342, 52215, 50142, 52348.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52339, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.