PlainZIP

Spillville, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52168

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

188
451/sq mi
$54,375
Median income
$157,500
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spillville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
451
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52168 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52168 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spillville, Winneshiek County, Iowa, home to just 188 residents across 0.4 square miles, a density of 451 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52168 reports a modest median household income of $54,375 (29% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $30,746. The poverty rate stands at 14.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. Median home value sits at $157,500 (10% below the state average), median rent at $870 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Winneshiek County, letting you compare 52168 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 52168, Spillville, 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

188

Population

0.4

Area (sq mi)

451

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52168?

44.1

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$54,375

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$30,746

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52168 ranks nationally

Spillville, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,375 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

177

Total Housing Units

157

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.0%
Renter 35.0%

$157,500

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$870

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 52168, employing approximately 80 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,844,000.

10

Businesses

80

Employees

$3.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 30.0%

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 52168 vs 52132 →

ZIP 52168 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 52168 ranks #5 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 52168 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 52168 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
52132 Calmar, IA 1,938 1.5 mi
52144 Fort Atkinson, IA 1,261 4.6 mi
52165 Ridgeway, IA 1,004 7.2 mi
52166 Saint Lucas, IA 104 9.7 mi
52171 Waucoma, IA 1,048 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Winneshiek County

52101 standard
Decorah, IA
Pop: 13,864
52132 standard
Calmar, IA
Pop: 1,938
52161 standard
Ossian, IA
Pop: 1,505
52144 standard
Fort Atkinson, IA
Pop: 1,261
52171 standard
Waucoma, IA
Pop: 1,048
52165 standard
Ridgeway, IA
Pop: 1,004

Related Areas

Winneshiek County Spillville, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52168 in? ▼
ZIP code 52168 (Spillville) is located in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Winneshiek County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/winneshiek-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52168? ▼
ZIP code 52168 in Spillville, IA has a population of 188 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52168? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52168 is $54,375, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52168? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52168 is $157,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52168? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52168 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52168? ▼
ZIP code 52168 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 80 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52168? ▼
In ZIP code 52168, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 52168? ▼
In ZIP code 52168, approximately 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52168? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52168 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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