Lime Springs, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52155
Howard County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,323
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,917
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lime Springs pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52155 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52155 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lime Springs, Howard County, Iowa, home to just 1,323 residents across 275.6 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52155 reports a modest median household income of $57,917 (24% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,437. The poverty rate is 4.8%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,500 (34% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $702; owner occupancy is 89.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Howard County, so 52155 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 52155
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lime Springs, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52155.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 52155, Lime Springs, 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
1,323
Population
275.6
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52155?
44.9
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
2.0%
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?
$57,917
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$32,437
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52155 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Lime Springs, 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)
$57,917 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
572housing units
572
Total Housing Units
449
Occupied Units
123
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,500
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$702
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 52155, employing approximately 512 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,173,000.
31
Businesses
512
Employees
$33.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 25.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.7% |
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 52155 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50628
Elma (50628)
1,374 residents
- 52155
Lime Springs (52155)
1,323 residents
- 52134 285
Chester (52134)
285 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52155 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52155 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50628
Elma (50628)
$68,750 median income
- 52134
Chester (52134)
$63,125 median income
- 52155
Lime Springs (52155)
$57,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52155 ranks #3 of 3 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 52155, 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 (1,323 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 52155 in?
ZIP code 52155 (Lime Springs) is located in Howard County, Iowa. Howard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/howard-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52155?
ZIP code 52155 in Lime Springs, IA has a population of 1,323 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52155?
The median household income in ZIP 52155 is $57,917, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52155?
The median home value in ZIP 52155 is $116,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52155?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52155 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52155?
ZIP code 52155 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52155?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52155 are: Construction (8), Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52155?
In ZIP code 52155, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 52155?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52155 is 32.7 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 52155?
In ZIP code 52155, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52155?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52155 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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