Bonaparte, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52620

Van Buren County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

938
7/sq mi
$79,327
Median income
$227,500
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bonaparte pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52620 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52620 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 137.9 square miles in Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa. The area is home to 938 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 52620 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52620 sits at $79,327 (4% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $45,289. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $227,500 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $605 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52620 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Van Buren County, so you can benchmark 52620 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 52620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52620.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52620, Bonaparte, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

938

Population

137.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52620?

25.7

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$79,327

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$45,289

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52620 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,327 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

469

Total Housing Units

398

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$227,500

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$605

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 52620, employing approximately 129 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,248,000.

15

Businesses

129

Employees

$5.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 26.7%
Retail trade 3 20.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 20.0%

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 52620 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 52620 ranks #3 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 52620 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 52620 ranks the highest 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
52626 Farmington, IA 1,346 6.1 mi
52565 Keosauqua, IA 2,027 8.1 mi
52630 Hillsboro, IA 445 8.6 mi
52573 Mount Sterling, IA 162 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52620 in?
ZIP code 52620 (Bonaparte) is located in Van Buren County, Iowa. Van Buren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-buren-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52620?
ZIP code 52620 in Bonaparte, IA has a population of 938 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52620?
The median household income in ZIP 52620 is $79,327, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52620?
The median home value in ZIP 52620 is $227,500, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52620?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52620 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52620?
ZIP code 52620 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52620?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52620 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52620?
In ZIP code 52620, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 52620?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52620 is 22.9 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 52620?
In ZIP code 52620, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52620?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52620 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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