Postville, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52162
Allamakee County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,285
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,125
- Median income Near-median income area
- $133,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Postville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52162 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52162 covers 258.7 square miles in Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,285 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52162 reports a modest median household income of $64,125 (16% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,652. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $133,100 (24% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $847; owner occupancy is 62.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allamakee County, so 52162 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 52162
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Postville, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52162.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 52162, Postville, 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
3,285
Population
258.7
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52162?
29.6
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
26.0%
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?
$64,125
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$25,652
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
17.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52162 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Postville, 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)
$64,125 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
1,344housing units
1,344
Total Housing Units
1,298
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,100
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$847
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 52162, employing approximately 1,292 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,178,000.
72
Businesses
1,292
Employees
$60.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 8 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.2% |
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 52162 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52162
Postville (52162)
3,285 residents
- 52135 864
Clermont (52135)
864 residents
- 52156 659
Luana (52156)
659 residents
- 52133 558
Castalia (52133)
558 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52162 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52162 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52156
Luana (52156)
$99,554 median income
- 52135
Clermont (52135)
$88,438 median income
- 52133
Castalia (52133)
$76,250 median income
- 52162
Postville (52162)
$64,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52162 ranks #4 of 4 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 52162, 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 (3,285 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 52162 in?
ZIP code 52162 (Postville) 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 52162?
ZIP code 52162 in Postville, IA has a population of 3,285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52162?
The median household income in ZIP 52162 is $64,125, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52162?
The median home value in ZIP 52162 is $133,100, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52162?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52162 is White at 61.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52162?
ZIP code 52162 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 1,292 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52162?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52162 are: Retail trade (10), Wholesale trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52162?
In ZIP code 52162, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 52162?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52162 is 17.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52162?
In ZIP code 52162, approximately 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52162?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52162 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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