Waterville, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52170

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

599
5/sq mi
$72,788
Median income
$222,700
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waterville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52170 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52170 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 119.8 square miles in Waterville, Allamakee County, Iowa. The area is home to 599 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 52170 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52170 sits at $72,788 (5% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $41,749. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $222,700 (27% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52170 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allamakee County, so you can benchmark 52170 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52170, Waterville, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

599

Population

119.8

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52170?

60.1

Median Age

56.9%

Male

43.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.9%
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 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$72,788

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$41,749

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52170 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,788 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

268

Total Housing Units

258

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$222,700

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 52170, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $265,000.

6

Businesses

7

Employees

$265K

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

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ZIP 52170 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 52170 ranks #4 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 52170 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 52170 ranks #2 of 4 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
52146 Harpers Ferry, IA 1,039 5.9 mi
52151 Lansing, IA 2,138 8.4 mi
52159 Monona, IA 2,330 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52170 in?
ZIP code 52170 (Waterville) 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 52170?
ZIP code 52170 in Waterville, IA has a population of 599 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52170?
The median household income in ZIP 52170 is $72,788, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52170?
The median home value in ZIP 52170 is $222,700, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52170?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52170 is White at 98.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52170?
ZIP code 52170 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52170?
In ZIP code 52170, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 52170?
In ZIP code 52170, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52170?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52170 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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