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 Moderate-density area
- $61,528
- Median income Below-median income area
- $197,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Guttenberg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd 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 covers 230.6 square miles in Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,136 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52052 reports a modest median household income of $61,528 (20% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,861. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $197,400 (12% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $864; 80.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clayton County, so 52052 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 52052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Guttenberg, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52052.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 52052?
57.6
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
3.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$40,861
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52052 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Guttenberg, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,528 20th percentile higher than 20% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,773housing units
1,773
Total Housing Units
1,425
Occupied Units
348
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,400
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52052 vs 52048 →
ZIP 52052 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52052
Guttenberg (52052)
3,136 residents
- 52049
Garnavillo (52049)
1,270 residents
- 52035 1,010
Colesburg (52035)
1,010 residents
- 53810 429
Glen Haven (53810)
429 residents
- 52048 333
Garber (52048)
333 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52052 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53810
Glen Haven (53810)
$75,500 median income
- 52035
Colesburg (52035)
$62,109 median income
- 52049
Garnavillo (52049)
$61,964 median income
- 52052
Guttenberg (52052)
$61,528 median income
- 52048
Garber (52048)
$56,477 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52052, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,136 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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