Zip code 52557: Fairfield, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 52557?

52557 is assigned to Fairfield, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 52557 in?

52557 is in Jefferson County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 52557?

About 685 people live in 52557, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 52557?

The closest zip codes to 52557 are 52556, 52567, 52580, 52533, 52635.

Residential delivery areaJefferson CountyCentral Time

Population

685

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

25.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.3 sq mi

2,566 people/sq mi

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

About 52557

52557 is an urban zip code in Fairfield, Iowa (Jefferson County), covering 0.3 sq mi of land. About 685 people live here, or 2,566 per square mile. The median resident is 25.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 12.2 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support.

How 52557 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Bachelor's degree or higher83.6%
99th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%3rd of 911 in IA
Unemployment rate17.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%5th of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents59.1%
99th
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%1st of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate21%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%20th of 911 in IA
Diversity index57.4
66th
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.415th of 911 in IA
Population density2,566/sq mi
63rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi18th of 911 in IA
Work from home15.2%
62nd
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%157th of 911 in IA
Veterans4.4%
31st
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%742nd of 911 in IA
Government workers8.2%
8th
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%752nd of 911 in IA
Self-employed workers5%
4th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%839th of 911 in IA
Population685
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507591st of 911 in IA
Per capita income$5,801
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877910th of 911 in IA
Median age25.1
1st
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6901st of 911 in IA
Average commute12.2 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min893rd of 902 in IA
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%909th of 911 in IA
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%910th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$7,429
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712907th of 910 in IA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%771st of 911 in IA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%895th of 911 in IA

Measure	52557	Jefferson	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	83.6%	43.2%	31.4%	35.7%	99th	3rd of 911
Unemployment rateWeakness	17.7%	8%	3.6%	5.2%	99th	5th of 911
Foreign-born residents	59.1%	14.1%	5.9%	14.1%	99th	1st of 911
Uninsured rateWeakness	21%	6.7%	5%	8.4%	96th	20th of 911
Diversity index	57.4	31.1	31.4	61.4	66th	15th of 911
Population density	2,566/sq mi	36/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	63rd	18th of 911
Work from home	15.2%	18.2%	11.3%	15.1%	62nd	157th of 911
Veterans	4.4%	7.7%	6.5%	6.2%	31st	742nd of 911
Government workers	8.2%	10.9%	14.5%	14.5%	8th	752nd of 911
Self-employed workers	5%	16.5%	10.2%	10%	4th	839th of 911
Population	685	15,705	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	591st of 911
Per capita incomeWeakness	$5,801	$36,823	$40,877	$44,673	1st	910th of 911
Median age	25.1	43.7	38.6	38.9	1st	901st of 911
Average commuteStrength	12.2 min	15.9 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	1st	893rd of 902
Residents 65 and older	0%	26.7%	18.1%	17.2%	1st	909th of 911
Residents under 18	0%	17.1%	22.9%	22%	1st	910th of 911
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$7,429	$36,829	$47,712	$49,666	1st	907th of 910
Tech workers	0%	5.6%	2.9%	3.8%	1st	771st of 911
Healthcare workers	0%	9.8%	9.2%	9.7%	1st	895th 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

5–17

49%

18–24

39%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

25.1

Under 18

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White61%
Black21%
Hispanic5%
Asian8%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

57.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

59.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

19.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

No data reported.

Households

Households: 0
Average household size: —
Family households: —
Married couples: —
Living alone: —
Veterans (of adults): 4.4%
Male / female: 79% / 21%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

No data reported.

Median household income

52557

—

Jefferson Co.

$61,620

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$5,801

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

—

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

—

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

52557

—

Jefferson Co.

$163,400

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

52557

—

Jefferson Co.

$883

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

No data reported.

Housing units: 0
Owner-occupied: —
Vacant: —
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

44%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

41%

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

36%

10–19

36%

20–29

28%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

12.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

17.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

38.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

29%

Cleaning and personal care

21%

Office and admin

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Education

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Sales

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Production

Industries

Education

49%

Restaurants and hotels

29%

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Construction

Arts and recreation

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$7,429

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	52557	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$8,188	$74,888
Service	$7,366	$26,804
Sales and office	$7,321	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

70%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 83.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.2%
Households with broadband: —
Cable, fiber or DSL: —
No internet access: —
Without health insurance: 21%
Limited-English households: —

Geography

City (USPS): Fairfield
State: Iowa
County: Jefferson County
Center point: 41.0201° N, 91.9664° W
Land area: 0.3 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

Fairfield100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 52557

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
52556	Fairfield, IA	2 mi	11,448	$59,243	$166,800
52567	Libertyville, IA	8.2 mi	506	$81,985	$164,100
52580	Packwood, IA	8.7 mi	711	$53,368	$116,200
52533	Batavia, IA	9.4 mi	1,201	$62,799	$126,800
52635	Lockridge, IA	11 mi	890	$76,250	$175,000
52535	Birmingham, IA	11 mi	725	$75,000	$142,900
52585	Richland, IA	12 mi	838	$75,809	$142,000
52540	Brighton, IA	12 mi	1,088	$55,000	$115,300
52651	Stockport, IA	13 mi	398	$36,739	$67,400
52642	Rome, IA · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
52588	Selma, IA	15 mi	91	$13,657	—
52576	Ollie, IA	15 mi	371	$63,750	$119,600

Questions about 52557

What city is zip code 52557?

52557 is assigned to Fairfield, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 52557 in?

52557 is in Jefferson County, Iowa.

What is the population of 52557?

About 685 people live in 52557, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 52557 in?

52557 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 52557?

The closest zip codes to 52557 are 52556, 52567, 52580, 52533, 52635.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52557, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.