Calmar, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52132

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

1,938
12/sq mi
$100,559
Median income
$231,600
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Calmar pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52132 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52132 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.6 square miles in Calmar, Winneshiek County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,938 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 52132 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52132 sits at $100,559 (31% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $44,415. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $231,600 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52132 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Winneshiek County, so you can benchmark 52132 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 52132

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52132.

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 52132, Calmar, 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

1,938

Population

157.6

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52132?

39.7

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
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 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$100,559

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$44,415

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52132 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,559 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

811

Total Housing Units

741

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$231,600

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 52132, employing approximately 346 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,152,000.

50

Businesses

346

Employees

$13.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 18.0%
Construction 5 10.0%
Manufacturing 5 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 5 10.0%
Wholesale trade 4 8.0%
Finance and insurance 4 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.0%

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 52132 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 52132 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 52132 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 52132 ranks #2 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
52168 Spillville, IA 188 1.5 mi
52144 Fort Atkinson, IA 1,261 5.0 mi
52166 Saint Lucas, IA 104 9.7 mi
52165 Ridgeway, IA 1,004 7.6 mi
52171 Waucoma, IA 1,048 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52132 in?
ZIP code 52132 (Calmar) is located in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Winneshiek County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winneshiek-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52132?
ZIP code 52132 in Calmar, IA has a population of 1,938 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52132?
The median household income in ZIP 52132 is $100,559, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52132?
The median home value in ZIP 52132 is $231,600, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52132?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52132 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52132?
ZIP code 52132 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 346 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52132?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52132 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (5), Manufacturing (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52132?
In ZIP code 52132, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52132?
In ZIP code 52132, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52132?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52132 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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