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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
$57,321
Median income
$227,800
Median home value
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Iowa average), while per-capita income is $35,475. Local economic indicators show a 2.8% poverty rate alongside 1.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $227,800 (30% above the state average); renters pay a median of $837 monthly, and 80.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 52356 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 52356

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellman, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52356.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 52356?

40.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

$35,475

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52356 ranks nationally

Wellman, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,321 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,135

Total Housing Units

1,076

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$227,800

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52356 ranks #2 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 52356 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 52356 ranks #5 of 5 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
52359 West Chester, IA 279 8.2 mi
52247 Kalona, IA 5,645 7.1 mi
52325 Parnell, IA 873 8.4 mi
52248 Keota, IA 1,815 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

52353 standard
Washington, IA
Pop: 9,173
52247 standard
Kalona, IA
Pop: 5,645
52327 standard
Riverside, IA
Pop: 3,012
52540 standard
Brighton, IA
Pop: 1,420
52201 standard
Ainsworth, IA
Pop: 1,267
52585 standard
Richland, IA
Pop: 988

Related Areas

Washington County Wellman, IA Iowa

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.