52043 ZIP Code, Elkader, IA
52043 is a ZIP code in Elkader, Iowa in Clayton County. It covers 97 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52072, 52044 and 52077. 2,058 people live here in 960 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $76,705, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elkader, IA
- County: Clayton County
- Land area: 97 sq mi
- Population: 2,058
- Median household income: $76,705
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,058 |
| Households | 960 |
| Median household income | $76,705 |
| Income per person | $43,360 |
| Median age | 42.3 |
| Homeowners | 83.2% |
| Median home value | $165,000 |
| Median rent | $856 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Broadband internet | 84.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.5% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 9.9% |
| $25–35K | 8.5% |
| $35–50K | 10.0% |
| $50–75K | 15.1% |
| $75–100K | 18.5% |
| $100–150K | 22.0% |
| $150–200K | 6.3% |
| $200K+ | 4.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 11.1% |
| 20–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.8% |
| 35–44 | 11.1% |
| 45–54 | 8.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65–74 | 16.8% |
| 75+ | 8.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.2% |
| Owned outright | 37.9% |
| Rented | 15.1% |
| Vacant | 9.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.0% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 9.6% |
| 5–19 units | 3.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.8% |
| Mobile / other | 1.5% |
Businesses in 52043
89 business establishments with 1,138 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 18
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 11
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Construction: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Wholesale Trade: 6
- Manufacturing: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52072 — St. Olaf city, IA (6.4 mi)
- 52044 — Elkport city, IA (6.9 mi)
- 52077 — Volga city, IA (7 mi)
- 52047 — Farmersburg city, IA (10.3 mi)
- 52076 — Strawberry Point city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 52048 — Garber city, IA (10.9 mi)
- 52042 — Edgewood city, IA (11.2 mi)
- 52049 — Garnavillo city, IA (12 mi)
Areas that include 52043
- Elkader, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clayton County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 11: highest median household income in Clayton County
- No. 3 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Clayton County
- No. 3 of 11: highest share of households with children in Clayton County
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Clayton County
- No. 4 of 11: lowest median age in Clayton County
Mail every home in 52043
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52043, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52043 in?
- 52043 is a Elkader, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Elkader; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52043 in?
- 52043 is in Clayton County.
- What is the population of 52043?
- About 2,058 people (±268), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,047.
- What is the median household income in 52043?
- $76,705 (±$14,247), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 52043?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52043 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52043?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52072 (6.4 mi, St. Olaf), 52044 (6.9 mi, Elkport), 52077 (7 mi, Volga), 52047 (10.3 mi, Farmersburg), 52076 (10.4 mi, Strawberry Point) and 52048 (10.9 mi, Garber).
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