ZIP Code 52172

ZIP code 52172 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 409.3 square miles in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa. The area is home to 6,303 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 52172 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52172 sits at $68,875 (10% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $35,345. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $166,100 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $793 per month, and 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52172 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 52172 sits relative to Iowa and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →