Guttenberg, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52052

Clayton County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,136
14/sq mi
$61,528
Median income
$197,400
Median home value
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Guttenberg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52052 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 230.6 square miles in Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa. The area is home to 3,136 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 52052 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52052 sits at $61,528 (20% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $40,861. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $197,400 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $864 per month, and 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clayton County, so you can benchmark 52052 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 52052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52052.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52052, Guttenberg, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,136

Population

230.6

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52052?

57.6

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$61,528

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$40,861

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52052 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,528 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,773

Total Housing Units

1,425

Occupied Units

348

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$197,400

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$864

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 91 business establishments in ZIP 52052, employing approximately 956 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,413,000.

91

Businesses

956

Employees

$41.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 18.7%
Health care and social assistance 13 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 12 13.2%
Finance and insurance 10 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 10 11.0%
Manufacturing 6 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.5%
Construction 4 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.3%
Educational services 3 3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 52052 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52052 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 52052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 52052 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
52048 Garber, IA 333 7.0 mi
52035 Colesburg, IA 1,010 6.6 mi
53810 Glen Haven, WI 429 8.3 mi
52049 Garnavillo, IA 1,270 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52052 in?
ZIP code 52052 (Guttenberg) is located in Clayton County, Iowa. Clayton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clayton-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52052?
ZIP code 52052 in Guttenberg, IA has a population of 3,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52052?
The median household income in ZIP 52052 is $61,528, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52052?
The median home value in ZIP 52052 is $197,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52052 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52052?
ZIP code 52052 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 956 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52052 are: Retail trade (17), Health care and social assistance (13), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52052?
In ZIP code 52052, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 52052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52052 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52052?
In ZIP code 52052, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52052 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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