Wever, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52658

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

1,071
9/sq mi
$107,679
Median income
$253,400
Median home value
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52658 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52658 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 117.7 square miles in Wever, Lee County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,071 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 52658 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52658 sits at $107,679 (41% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $49,021. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $253,400 (44% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52658 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 52658 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 52658

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52658.

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 52658, Wever, 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

1,071

Population

117.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52658?

50.9

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$107,679

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$49,021

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52658 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,679 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.6%

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

What does housing look like?

413

Total Housing Units

396

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$253,400

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 52658, employing approximately 2,210 people with a combined annual payroll of $122,798,000.

25

Businesses

2,210

Employees

$122.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 28.0%
Retail trade 3 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.0%

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 52658 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 52658 ranks #4 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 52658 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 52658 ranks #2 of 7 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
52638 Middletown, IA 514 6.9 mi
52624 Denmark, IA 290 6.4 mi
62358 Niota, IL 752 8.3 mi
52627 Fort Madison, IA 13,105 6.8 mi
52655 West Burlington, IA 4,219 10.3 mi
62330 Dallas City, IL 1,769 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52658 in?
ZIP code 52658 (Wever) 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 52658?
ZIP code 52658 in Wever, IA has a population of 1,071 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52658?
The median household income in ZIP 52658 is $107,679, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52658?
The median home value in ZIP 52658 is $253,400, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52658?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52658 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52658?
ZIP code 52658 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 2,210 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52658?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52658 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52658?
In ZIP code 52658, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% 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 52658?
In ZIP code 52658, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52658?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52658 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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