Strawberry Point, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52076
Clayton County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,295
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $72,857
- Median income Near-median income area
- $150,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Strawberry Point pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52076 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52076 covers 252.2 square miles in Strawberry Point, Clayton County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,295 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52076 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,857 (5% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,137. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $150,700 (14% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $678; 76.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clayton County, so 52076 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 52076
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Strawberry Point, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52076.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 52076, Strawberry Point, 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
2,295
Population
252.2
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52076?
41.1
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
0.4%
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?
$72,857
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$33,137
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52076 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Strawberry Point, 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)
$72,857 47th percentile higher than 47% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,006housing units
1,006
Total Housing Units
946
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,700
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$678
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52076 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.4% | 139 |
| 2021 | +2.0% | 142 |
| 2022 | +20.1% | 170 |
| 2023 | +22.9% | 209 |
| 2024 | -0.6% | 208 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 52076, employing approximately 552 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,340,000.
70
Businesses
552
Employees
$29.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.3% |
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 52076 vs 52042 →
ZIP 52076 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52043
Elkader (52043)
2,321 residents
- 52076
Strawberry Point (52076)
2,295 residents
- 52042
Edgewood (52042)
1,999 residents
- 50650 737
Lamont (50650)
737 residents
- 52038 491
Dundee (52038)
491 residents
- 52077 398
Volga (52077)
398 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52076 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52076 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52042
Edgewood (52042)
$95,833 median income
- 52077
Volga (52077)
$77,188 median income
- 52043
Elkader (52043)
$76,705 median income
- 52076
Strawberry Point (52076)
$72,857 median income
- 50650
Lamont (50650)
$57,500 median income
- 52038
Dundee (52038)
$56,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52076 ranks #4 of 6 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 52076, 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 (2,295 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 52076 in?
ZIP code 52076 (Strawberry Point) 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 52076?
ZIP code 52076 in Strawberry Point, IA has a population of 2,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52076?
The median household income in ZIP 52076 is $72,857, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52076?
The median home value in ZIP 52076 is $150,700, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52076?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52076 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52076?
ZIP code 52076 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 552 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52076?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52076 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (7). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52076?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52076 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52076?
In ZIP code 52076, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 52076?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52076 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52076?
In ZIP code 52076, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52076?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52076 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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