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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
$72,857
Median income
$150,700
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 252.2 square miles in Strawberry Point, Clayton County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,295 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 52076 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52076 sits at $72,857 (5% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $33,137. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $150,700 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $678 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52076 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clayton County, so you can benchmark 52076 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 52076

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52076.

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 52076, Strawberry Point, 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

2,295

Population

252.2

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52076?

41.1

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$72,857

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$33,137

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52076 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,857 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,006

Total Housing Units

946

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$150,700

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52076 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 52076 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 52076 ranks #4 of 6 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
52042 Edgewood, IA 1,999 7.3 mi
52038 Dundee, IA 491 8.3 mi
52077 Volga, IA 398 8.8 mi
50650 Lamont, IA 737 9.2 mi
52043 Elkader, IA 2,321 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clayton County

52052 standard
Guttenberg, IA
Pop: 3,136
52159 standard
Monona, IA
Pop: 2,330
52043 standard
Elkader, IA
Pop: 2,321
52042 standard
Edgewood, IA
Pop: 1,999
52157 standard
Mc Gregor, IA
Pop: 1,828
52049 standard
Garnavillo, IA
Pop: 1,270

Related Areas

Clayton County Strawberry Point, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Strawberry Point, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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