New Albin, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52160
Allamakee County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 867
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $85,204
- Median income Above-median income area
- $211,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Albin pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52160 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52160 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Albin, Allamakee County, Iowa, home to just 867 residents across 103.2 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52160 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,204 (11% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,487. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.7% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $211,200 (20% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allamakee County, so 52160 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 52160
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Albin, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52160.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail 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 52160, New Albin, 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
867
Population
103.2
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52160?
51.2
Median Age
55.7%
Male
44.3%
Female
0.4%
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?
$85,204
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$48,487
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52160 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
New Albin, 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)
$85,204 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
418housing units
418
Total Housing Units
368
Occupied Units
50
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,200
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 52160, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,091,000.
16
Businesses
85
Employees
$4.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 18.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 18.8% |
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 52160 vs 55931 →
ZIP 52160 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52151
Lansing (52151)
2,138 residents
- 52160
New Albin (52160)
867 residents
- 55931 330
Eitzen (55931)
330 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52160 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52160 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52160
New Albin (52160)
$85,204 median income
- 55931
Eitzen (55931)
$77,917 median income
- 52151
Lansing (52151)
$69,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52160 ranks the highest 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 52160, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 52160 in?
ZIP code 52160 (New Albin) 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 52160?
ZIP code 52160 in New Albin, IA has a population of 867 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52160?
The median household income in ZIP 52160 is $85,204, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52160?
The median home value in ZIP 52160 is $211,200, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52160?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52160 is White at 98.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52160?
ZIP code 52160 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52160?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52160 are: Manufacturing (3), Wholesale trade (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52160?
In ZIP code 52160, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 52160?
In ZIP code 52160, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52160?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52160 is 1.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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