West Union, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52175
Fayette County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,492
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,800
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Union pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52175 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52175 covers 225.3 square miles in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,492 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52175 reports a modest median household income of $59,800 (22% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,446. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $160,600 (9% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $944; 66.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 52175 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 52175
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Union, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52175.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 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 52175, West Union, 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
3,492
Population
225.3
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52175?
44.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
3.1%
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?
$59,800
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$32,446
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52175 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
West Union, 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)
$59,800 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
1,809housing units
1,809
Total Housing Units
1,526
Occupied Units
283
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,600
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$944
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
185
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+85%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52175 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +1.5% | 123 |
| 2019 | – | 134 |
| 2020 | +9.2% | 146 |
| 2021 | -3.4% | 141 |
| 2024 | – | 185 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 131 business establishments in ZIP 52175, employing approximately 1,428 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,911,000.
131
Businesses
1,428
Employees
$65.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 21.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 12 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.3% |
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 52175 vs 52166 →
ZIP 52175 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52175
West Union (52175)
3,492 residents
- 52161
Ossian (52161)
1,505 residents
- 52144 1,261
Fort Atkinson (52144)
1,261 residents
- 52147 1,050
Hawkeye (52147)
1,050 residents
- 52164 212
Randalia (52164)
212 residents
- 52166 104
Saint Lucas (52166)
104 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52175 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52175 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52166
Saint Lucas (52166)
$110,938 median income
- 52161
Ossian (52161)
$87,870 median income
- 52144
Fort Atkinson (52144)
$84,609 median income
- 52147
Hawkeye (52147)
$77,083 median income
- 52175
West Union (52175)
$59,800 median income
- 52164
Randalia (52164)
$48,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52175 ranks #5 of 6 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 52175, 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 (3,492 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 52175 in?
ZIP code 52175 (West Union) 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 52175?
ZIP code 52175 in West Union, IA has a population of 3,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52175?
The median household income in ZIP 52175 is $59,800, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52175?
The median home value in ZIP 52175 is $160,600, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52175?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52175 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52175?
ZIP code 52175 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 1,428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52175?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52175 are: Retail trade (28), Finance and insurance (15), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52175?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52175 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52175?
In ZIP code 52175, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 52175?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52175 is 19.1 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 52175?
In ZIP code 52175, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52175?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52175 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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