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Quasqueton, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52326

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

547
104/sq mi
$76,250
Median income
$144,400
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Quasqueton pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
104
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52326 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52326 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa, home to just 547 residents across 5.3 square miles, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52326 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,250 (0% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $34,269. Local economic indicators show a 12.8% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $144,400 for a typical home value (18% below the state average), with rent averaging $750 a month; 87.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is -. To put 52326 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Buchanan County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 52326, Quasqueton, 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

547

Population

5.3

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52326?

37.8

Median Age

43.4%

Male

56.6%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$76,250

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$34,269

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52326 ranks nationally

Quasqueton, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,250 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

323

Total Housing Units

282

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$144,400

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$750

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 52326, employing approximately 49 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,142,000.

11

Businesses

49

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 36.4%

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 52326 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 52326 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 52326 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 52326 ranks #4 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
52352 Walker, IA 2,025 7.1 mi
50682 Winthrop, IA 1,572 5.3 mi
52329 Rowley, IA 803 5.5 mi
50654 Masonville, IA 499 8.7 mi
50644 Independence, IA 8,648 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Buchanan County

50644 standard
Independence, IA
Pop: 8,648
50648 standard
Jesup, IA
Pop: 4,054
50629 standard
Fairbank, IA
Pop: 2,418
50641 standard
Hazleton, IA
Pop: 2,017
50682 standard
Winthrop, IA
Pop: 1,572
52329 standard
Rowley, IA
Pop: 803

Related Areas

Buchanan County Quasqueton, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52326 in? ▼
ZIP code 52326 (Quasqueton) is located in Buchanan County, Iowa. Buchanan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/buchanan-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52326? ▼
ZIP code 52326 in Quasqueton, IA has a population of 547 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52326? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52326 is $76,250, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52326? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52326 is $144,400, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52326? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52326 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52326? ▼
ZIP code 52326 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 49 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52326? ▼
In ZIP code 52326, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 52326? ▼
In ZIP code 52326, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52326? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52326 is 12.8% 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.