Donnellson, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52625
Lee County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,802
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $80,078
- Median income Near-median income area
- $205,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Donnellson pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52625 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52625 covers 285.9 square miles in Donnellson, Lee County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,802 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52625 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,078 (5% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,735. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $205,300 (17% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 85.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $642.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 52625 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 52625
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Donnellson, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52625.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 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 52625, Donnellson, 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
2,802
Population
285.9
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52625?
40.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.9%
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?
$80,078
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$39,735
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52625 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Donnellson, 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)
$80,078 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
972housing units
972
Total Housing Units
887
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,300
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$642
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 47 business establishments in ZIP 52625, employing approximately 207 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,740,000.
47
Businesses
207
Employees
$6.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 5 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 6.4% |
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 52625 vs 52619 →
ZIP 52625 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52625
Donnellson (52625)
2,802 residents
- 52656
West Point (52656)
2,359 residents
- 52639
Montrose (52639)
2,002 residents
- 52619 594
Argyle (52619)
594 residents
- 52630 445
Hillsboro (52630)
445 residents
- 63465 407
Revere (63465)
407 residents
- 52657 95
Saint Paul (52657)
95 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52625 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52625 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52656
West Point (52656)
$83,750 median income
- 52625
Donnellson (52625)
$80,078 median income
- 52619
Argyle (52619)
$73,438 median income
- 52657
Saint Paul (52657)
$72,500 median income
- 52639
Montrose (52639)
$68,625 median income
- 63465
Revere (63465)
$57,361 median income
- 52630
Hillsboro (52630)
$55,714 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52625 ranks #2 of 7 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 52625, 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 (2,802 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 52625 in?
ZIP code 52625 (Donnellson) is located in Lee County, Iowa. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52625?
ZIP code 52625 in Donnellson, IA has a population of 2,802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52625?
The median household income in ZIP 52625 is $80,078, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52625?
The median home value in ZIP 52625 is $205,300, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52625?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52625 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52625?
ZIP code 52625 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 207 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52625?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52625 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52625?
In ZIP code 52625, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 52625?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52625 is 23.3 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 52625?
In ZIP code 52625, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52625?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52625 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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