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 Low-density area
- $107,679
- Median income Above-median income area
- $253,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wever, Lee County, Iowa, home to just 1,071 residents across 117.7 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52658 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,679 (41% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,021. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $253,400 (44% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 89.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 52658 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 52658
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wever, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52658.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 52658, Wever, 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
1,071
Population
117.7
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52658?
50.9
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$107,679
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$49,021
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52658 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Wever, 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)
$107,679 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
413housing units
413
Total Housing Units
396
Occupied Units
17
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,400
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52658 vs 52638 →
ZIP 52658 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52627
Fort Madison (52627)
13,105 residents
- 52655 4,219
West Burlington (52655)
4,219 residents
- 62330 1,769
Dallas City (62330)
1,769 residents
- 52658 1,071
Wever (52658)
1,071 residents
- 62358 752
Niota (62358)
752 residents
- 52638 514
Middletown (52638)
514 residents
- 52624 290
Denmark (52624)
290 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52658 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52658 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52624
Denmark (52624)
$109,861 median income
- 52658
Wever (52658)
$107,679 median income
- 62358
Niota (62358)
$62,216 median income
- 62330
Dallas City (62330)
$61,042 median income
- 52638
Middletown (52638)
$59,167 median income
- 52627
Fort Madison (52627)
$56,401 median income
- 52655
West Burlington (52655)
$52,500 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52658, 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 (1,071 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 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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