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Mc Gregor, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52157

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

1,828
13/sq mi
$52,625
Median income
$193,500
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Gregor pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52157 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52157 covers 146.2 square miles in Mc Gregor, Clayton County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,828 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52157 reports a modest median household income of $52,625 (31% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $37,903. Local economic indicators show a 10.5% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $193,500 for a typical home value (10% above the state average), with rent averaging $714 a month; 71.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 52157, plus 6 more within Clayton County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 52157

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Gregor, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52157.

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 52157, Mc Gregor, 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

1,828

Population

146.2

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52157?

56.1

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$52,625

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$37,903

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52157 ranks nationally

Mc Gregor, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,625 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

878

Total Housing Units

739

Occupied Units

139

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%

$193,500

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$714

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 52157, employing approximately 161 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,997,000.

43

Businesses

161

Employees

$4.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 9 20.9%
Retail trade 6 13.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 13.9%
Construction 4 9.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 9.3%

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 52157 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 52157 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 52157 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 52157 ranks #5 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
52158 Marquette, IA 314 3.0 mi
52049 Garnavillo, IA 1,270 9.3 mi
52047 Farmersburg, IA 567 6.9 mi
52159 Monona, IA 2,330 7.5 mi
52072 Saint Olaf, IA 381 9.9 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
52076 standard
Strawberry Point, IA
Pop: 2,295
52042 standard
Edgewood, IA
Pop: 1,999
52049 standard
Garnavillo, IA
Pop: 1,270

Related Areas

Clayton County Mc Gregor, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52157 in? ▼
ZIP code 52157 (Mc Gregor) 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 52157? ▼
ZIP code 52157 in Mc Gregor, IA has a population of 1,828 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52157? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52157 is $52,625, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52157? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52157 is $193,500, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52157? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52157 is White at 97.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52157? ▼
ZIP code 52157 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52157? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52157 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Retail trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52157? ▼
In ZIP code 52157, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 52157? ▼
In ZIP code 52157, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52157? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52157 is 10.5% 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.