Zip code 52620: Bonaparte, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 52620?

52620 is assigned to Bonaparte, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 52620 in?

52620 is in Van Buren County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 52620?

About 1,097 people live in 52620, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 52620?

The median household income in 52620 is $79,327.

Q: What zip codes are near 52620?

The closest zip codes to 52620 are 52626, 52565, 52573, 52630, 52631.

Residential delivery areaVan Buren CountyCentral Time

Population

1,097

Median household income

$79K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$228K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$605/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

25.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

54 sq mi

20 people/sq mi

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

About 52620

52620 is a rural zip code in Bonaparte, Iowa (Van Buren County), covering 54 sq mi of land. About 1,097 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 25.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $79,327 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $227,500, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $605 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.9 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and legal and social services. 22% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 22% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.

How 52620 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate34.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%6th of 911 in IA
Residents under 1832.3%
98th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%62nd of 911 in IA
Self-employed workers21.7%
98th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%144th of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.536
96th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.44423rd of 908 in IA
Housing vacancy15.1%
87th
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%183rd of 909 in IA
Veterans9.3%
86th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%202nd of 911 in IA
Unemployment rate6.3%
72nd
U.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%108th of 911 in IA
Per capita income$45,289
63rd
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877194th of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters52.3%
56th
U.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%144th of 882 in IA
Homeownership rate70.6%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%773rd of 909 in IA
Median household income$79,327
49th
U.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059346th of 896 in IA
Government workers13.6%
49th
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%423rd of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older14.8%
37th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%744th of 911 in IA
Average commute22.9 min
29th
U.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min450th of 902 in IA
Median home value$227,500
27th
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000180th of 881 in IA
Median earnings per worker$41,458
26th
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712720th of 910 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher21.8%
25th
U.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%421st of 911 in IA
Poverty rate5.7%
16th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%646th of 909 in IA
Population density20/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi466th of 911 in IA
Median age25.7
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6899th of 911 in IA
Diversity index4.7
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4774th of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents0.2%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%675th of 911 in IA
Population1,097
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507438th of 911 in IA
Median gross rent$605
1st
U.S. $1,413 · IA $972708th of 771 in IA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%907th of 911 in IA
Broadband access62.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%900th of 909 in IA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%882nd of 911 in IA
Healthcare workers2.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%840th of 911 in IA

Measure	52620	Van Buren	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Uninsured rateWeakness	34.6%	17.4%	5%	8.4%	99th	6th of 911
Residents under 18	32.3%	23.6%	22.9%	22%	98th	62nd of 911
Self-employed workers	21.7%	23.6%	10.2%	10%	98th	144th of 911
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.536	0.488	0.444	0.483	96th	23rd of 908
Housing vacancy	15.1%	17%	8.5%	10.1%	87th	183rd of 909
Veterans	9.3%	9.5%	6.5%	6.2%	86th	202nd of 911
Unemployment rate	6.3%	4.1%	3.6%	5.2%	72nd	108th of 911
Per capita income	$45,289	$33,900	$40,877	$44,673	63rd	194th of 911
Rent-burdened renters	52.3%	46.8%	43.9%	51.1%	56th	144th of 882
Homeownership rate	70.6%	81.6%	71.7%	65.2%	55th	773rd of 909
Median household income	$79,327	$61,161	$75,059	$80,734	49th	346th of 896
Government workers	13.6%	15.4%	14.5%	14.5%	49th	423rd of 911
Residents 65 and older	14.8%	23.6%	18.1%	17.2%	37th	744th of 911
Average commute	22.9 min	22.5 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	29th	450th of 902
Median home value	$227,500	$114,600	$208,000	$332,700	27th	180th of 881
Median earnings per worker	$41,458	$42,395	$47,712	$49,666	26th	720th of 910
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.8%	18.8%	31.4%	35.7%	25th	421st of 911
Poverty rateStrength	5.7%	15.1%	11.1%	12.5%	16th	646th of 909
Population density	20/sq mi	15/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	466th of 911
Median age	25.7	44.7	38.6	38.9	2nd	899th of 911
Diversity index	4.7	10.9	31.4	61.4	2nd	774th of 911
Foreign-born residents	0.2%	0.6%	5.9%	14.1%	2nd	675th of 911
Population	1,097	7,241	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	438th of 911
Median gross rent	$605	$622	$972	$1,413	1st	708th of 771
Work from home	0%	12.7%	11.3%	15.1%	1st	907th of 911
Broadband accessWeakness	62.3%	72.8%	88.9%	91%	1st	900th of 909
Tech workers	0%	0.3%	2.9%	3.8%	1st	882nd of 911
Healthcare workers	2.5%	5.5%	9.2%	9.7%	1st	840th 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

26%

5–17

12%

18–24

10%

25–34

15%

35–44

13%

45–54

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

25.7

Under 18

32.3%

65 and over

14.8%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

4.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

78%

Spanish

0.5%

Other Indo-European

21%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 398
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 71.6%
Married couples: 52.8%
Living alone: 25.6%
Veterans (of adults): 9.3%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

$75–100k

35%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

11%

Median household income

52620

$79,327

Van Buren Co.

$61,161

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$45,289

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.536

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

52620

$227,500

Van Buren Co.

$114,600

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

52620

$605

Van Buren Co.

$622

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

81%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

0.9%

20+ units

0.2%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 469
Owner-occupied: 70.6%
Vacant: 15.1%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 4.6%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

58%

Carpooled

35%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

26%

10–19

15%

20–29

24%

30–44

17%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

22.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

71.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

16%

Production

13%

Legal and social services

12%

Office and admin

12%

Management

12%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Sales

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Education

Food service

0.9%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Industries

Retail

22%

Construction

17%

Agriculture and mining

14%

Manufacturing

14%

Public administration

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Health care and social assistance

Education

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

0.7%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.5%

Wholesale

0.4%

Professional and technical services

Information

Median earnings per worker

$41,458

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

21.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	52620	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$77,188	$74,888
Service	$31,875	$26,804
Sales and office	under $2,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$78,702	$49,199
Production and transportation	$22,875	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

41%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.8%
Households with broadband: 62.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 49.7%
No internet access: 34.4%
Without health insurance: 34.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Bonaparte
State: Iowa
County: Van Buren County
Center point: 40.7024° N, 91.7969° W
Land area: 54 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 52620

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
52626	Farmington, IA	5.8 mi	1,103	$59,342	$105,600
52565	Keosauqua, IA	7.7 mi	1,518	$62,992	$149,000
52573	Mount Sterling, IA	8.6 mi	148	$35,179	$258,300
52630	Hillsboro, IA	9 mi	235	$55,714	$69,400
52631	Houghton, IA	11 mi	65	$107,083	$255,600
52651	Stockport, IA	11 mi	398	$36,739	$67,400
52625	Donnellson, IA	12 mi	2,338	$80,078	$205,300
52649	Salem, IA	14 mi	913	$91,071	$245,300
63465	Revere, MO	14 mi	633	$57,361	$262,000
52535	Birmingham, IA	14 mi	725	$75,000	$142,900
52648	Pilot Grove, IA · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
52542	Cantril, IA	15 mi	588	$65,000	$100,000

Questions about 52620

What city is zip code 52620?

52620 is assigned to Bonaparte, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 52620 in?

52620 is in Van Buren County, Iowa.

What is the population of 52620?

About 1,097 people live in 52620, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 52620 in?

52620 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 52620?

The median household income in 52620 is $79,327.

What zip codes are near 52620?

The closest zip codes to 52620 are 52626, 52565, 52573, 52630, 52631.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52620, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.