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Elgin, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52141

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

1,435
7/sq mi
$64,647
Median income
$115,500
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elgin pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52141 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52141 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elgin, Fayette County, Iowa, home to just 1,435 residents across 217.4 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52141 reports a modest median household income of $64,647 (16% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $35,959. Local economic indicators show a 3.8% poverty rate alongside 1.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $115,500 for a typical home value (34% below the state average), with rent averaging $538 a month; 87.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is -. To put 52141 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fayette County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 52141

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elgin, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52141.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52141, Elgin, 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

1,435

Population

217.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52141?

51.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
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 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$64,647

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$35,959

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52141 ranks nationally

Elgin, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,647 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

660

Total Housing Units

549

Occupied Units

111

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$115,500

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$538

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 52141, employing approximately 210 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,268,000.

40

Businesses

210

Employees

$11.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 15.0%
Retail trade 6 15.0%
Wholesale trade 5 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 5 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.5%

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 52141 vs 52135 →

ZIP 52141 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 52141 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 52141 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 52141 ranks #3 of 4 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
52135 Clermont, IA 864 5.8 mi
52169 Wadena, IA 432 6.2 mi
52077 Volga, IA 398 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

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Oelwein, IA
Pop: 7,238
52175 standard
West Union, IA
Pop: 3,492
52142 standard
Fayette, IA
Pop: 1,871
52147 standard
Hawkeye, IA
Pop: 1,050
50606 standard
Arlington, IA
Pop: 885
50655 standard
Maynard, IA
Pop: 873

Related Areas

Fayette County Elgin, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52141 in? ▼
ZIP code 52141 (Elgin) is located in Fayette County, Iowa. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52141? ▼
ZIP code 52141 in Elgin, IA has a population of 1,435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52141? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52141 is $64,647, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52141? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52141 is $115,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52141? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52141 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52141? ▼
ZIP code 52141 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 210 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52141? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52141 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (6), Wholesale trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52141? ▼
In ZIP code 52141, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 52141? ▼
In ZIP code 52141, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52141? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52141 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.