Wellman, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52356
Washington County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,656
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,321
- Median income Below-median income area
- $227,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wellman pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52356 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52356 (Wellman, IA) fell -4.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 52356 covers 233.0 square miles in Wellman, Washington County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,656 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52356 reports a modest median household income of $57,321 (25% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,475. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.8% and unemployment is 1.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $227,800 (30% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 80.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $837.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 52356 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 52356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellman, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52356.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 52356, Wellman, 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
2,656
Population
233.0
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52356?
40.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.4%
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?
$57,321
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$35,475
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52356 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Wellman, 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)
$57,321 13th percentile higher than 13% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,135housing units
1,135
Total Housing Units
1,076
Occupied Units
59
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,800
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$837
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 52356, employing approximately 367 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,177,000.
73
Businesses
367
Employees
$15.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 21.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 11.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 11.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.1% |
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 52356 vs 52359 →
ZIP 52356 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52247
Kalona (52247)
5,645 residents
- 52356
Wellman (52356)
2,656 residents
- 52248 1,815
Keota (52248)
1,815 residents
- 52325 873
Parnell (52325)
873 residents
- 52359 279
West Chester (52359)
279 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52356 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52356 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52247
Kalona (52247)
$91,450 median income
- 52248
Keota (52248)
$77,174 median income
- 52325
Parnell (52325)
$75,714 median income
- 52359
West Chester (52359)
$67,727 median income
- 52356
Wellman (52356)
$57,321 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52356 ranks #5 of 5 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 52356, 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 (2,656 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 52356 in?
ZIP code 52356 (Wellman) is located in Washington County, Iowa. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52356?
ZIP code 52356 in Wellman, IA has a population of 2,656 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52356?
The median household income in ZIP 52356 is $57,321, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52356?
The median home value in ZIP 52356 is $227,800, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52356?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52356 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52356?
ZIP code 52356 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 367 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52356?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52356 are: Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52356?
In ZIP code 52356, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 52356?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52356 is 30.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52356?
In ZIP code 52356, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52356?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52356 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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