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 Low-density area
- $52,625
- Median income Below-median income area
- $193,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 42nd 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 average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,903. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $193,500 (10% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $714; 71.3% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clayton County, so 52157 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 52157
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Gregor, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52157.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 52157?
56.1
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
0.6%
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?
$52,625
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$37,903
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52157 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Mc Gregor, 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)
$52,625 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
878housing units
878
Total Housing Units
739
Occupied Units
139
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$193,500
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 52159
Monona (52159)
2,330 residents
- 52157
Mc Gregor (52157)
1,828 residents
- 52049
Garnavillo (52049)
1,270 residents
- 52047 567
Farmersburg (52047)
567 residents
- 52072 381
Saint Olaf (52072)
381 residents
- 52158 314
Marquette (52158)
314 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52157 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52157 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52159
Monona (52159)
$74,259 median income
- 52072
Saint Olaf (52072)
$62,250 median income
- 52049
Garnavillo (52049)
$61,964 median income
- 52047
Farmersburg (52047)
$59,250 median income
- 52157
Mc Gregor (52157)
$52,625 median income
- 52158
Marquette (52158)
$47,188 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52157, 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 (1,828 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 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.
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