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Randalia, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52164

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

212
3/sq mi
$48,375
Median income
$137,100
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Randalia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52164 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52164 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Randalia, Fayette County, Iowa, home to just 212 residents across 66.3 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52164 reports a modest median household income of $48,375 (37% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $26,393. Poverty here runs at 11.0%, with unemployment measured at 1.4%. Housing costs here run $137,100 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 82.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 52164 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

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 52164, Randalia, 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

212

Population

66.3

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52164?

49.1

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$48,375

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$26,393

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52164 ranks nationally

Randalia, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,375 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 76.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

86

Total Housing Units

81

Occupied Units

5

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$137,100

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 52164, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $539,000.

5

Businesses

10

Employees

$539K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 52164 vs 50655 →

ZIP 52164 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 52164 ranks #6 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 52164 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 52164 ranks #6 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
50655 Maynard, IA 873 5.3 mi
52142 Fayette, IA 1,871 5.4 mi
52147 Hawkeye, IA 1,050 7.8 mi
50681 Westgate, IA 457 7.7 mi
52175 West Union, IA 3,492 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

50662 standard
Oelwein, IA
Pop: 7,238
52175 standard
West Union, IA
Pop: 3,492
52142 standard
Fayette, IA
Pop: 1,871
52141 standard
Elgin, IA
Pop: 1,435
52147 standard
Hawkeye, IA
Pop: 1,050
50606 standard
Arlington, IA
Pop: 885

Related Areas

Fayette County Randalia, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52164 in? ▼
ZIP code 52164 (Randalia) is located in Fayette County, Iowa. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52164? ▼
ZIP code 52164 in Randalia, IA has a population of 212 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52164? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52164 is $48,375, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52164? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52164 is $137,100, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52164? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52164 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52164? ▼
ZIP code 52164 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52164? ▼
In ZIP code 52164, 76.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 52164? ▼
In ZIP code 52164, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52164? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52164 is 11.0% 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.