PlainZIP

Harpers Ferry, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52146

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

1,039
5/sq mi
$61,750
Median income
$234,700
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harpers Ferry pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52146 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52146 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harpers Ferry, Allamakee County, Iowa, home to just 1,039 residents across 203.7 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52146 reports a modest median household income of $61,750 (19% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $39,468. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $234,700 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $643 per month, and 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allamakee County, letting you compare 52146 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 52146, Harpers Ferry, 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

1,039

Population

203.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52146?

64.1

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
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 1.6%
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?

$61,750

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$39,468

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52146 ranks nationally

Harpers Ferry, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,750 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,263

Total Housing Units

419

Occupied Units

844

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.7%
Renter 4.3%

$234,700

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$643

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 52146, employing approximately 47 people with a combined annual payroll of $669,000.

12

Businesses

47

Employees

$669K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 33.3%
Retail trade 3 25.0%

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 52146 vs 52170 →

ZIP 52146 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 52146 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 52146 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 52146 ranks #2 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
52170 Waterville, IA 599 5.9 mi
52158 Marquette, IA 314 10.1 mi
53821 Prairie Du Chien, WI 8,456 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allamakee County

52172 standard
Waukon, IA
Pop: 6,303
52162 standard
Postville, IA
Pop: 3,285
52151 standard
Lansing, IA
Pop: 2,138
52160 standard
New Albin, IA
Pop: 867
52170 standard
Waterville, IA
Pop: 599
52140 standard
Dorchester, IA
Pop: 532

Related Areas

Allamakee County Harpers Ferry, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52146 in? ▼
ZIP code 52146 (Harpers Ferry) is located in Allamakee County, Iowa. Allamakee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allamakee-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52146? ▼
ZIP code 52146 in Harpers Ferry, IA has a population of 1,039 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52146? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52146 is $61,750, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52146? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52146 is $234,700, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52146? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52146 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52146? ▼
ZIP code 52146 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 47 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52146? ▼
In ZIP code 52146, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 52146? ▼
In ZIP code 52146, approximately 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52146? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52146 is 4.9% 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.