52101 ZIP Code, Decorah, IA
52101 is a ZIP code in Decorah, Iowa in Winneshiek County. It covers 317 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52165, 52140 and 55954. 12,706 people live here in 5,206 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $73,484, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Decorah, IA
- County: Winneshiek County
- Land area: 317 sq mi
- Population: 12,706
- Median household income: $73,484
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,706 |
| Households | 5,206 |
| Median household income | $73,484 |
| Income per person | $42,545 |
| Median age | 44 |
| Homeowners | 70.5% |
| Median home value | $273,200 |
| Median rent | $883 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% |
| Broadband internet | 87.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.8% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 8.1% |
| $25–35K | 7.1% |
| $35–50K | 10.0% |
| $50–75K | 18.5% |
| $75–100K | 13.5% |
| $100–150K | 20.3% |
| $150–200K | 6.7% |
| $200K+ | 8.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.4% |
| 10–19 | 13.9% |
| 20–24 | 10.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.5% |
| 35–44 | 9.6% |
| 45–54 | 10.2% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65–74 | 13.8% |
| 75+ | 11.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.2% |
| Owned outright | 31.3% |
| Rented | 26.4% |
| Vacant | 10.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 77.2% |
| Townhome | 3.1% |
| 2–4 units | 9.3% |
| 5–19 units | 5.4% |
| 20+ units | 3.4% |
| Mobile / other | 1.7% |
Businesses in 52101
455 business establishments with 7,963 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 74
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 57
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 55
- Construction: 48
- Accommodation and Food Services: 47
- Finance and Insurance: 27
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 27
- Manufacturing: 22
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52165 — Ridgeway city, IA (11.8 mi)
- 52140 (13.2 mi)
- 55954 — Mabel city, MN (13.2 mi)
- 52132 — Calmar city, IA (13.3 mi)
- 52168 — Spillville city, IA (14.5 mi)
- 55922 — Canton city, MN (14.9 mi)
- 55974 — Spring Grove city, MN (15.9 mi)
- 52172 — Waukon city, IA (16 mi)
Areas that include 52101
- Decorah, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Burr Oak, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Winneshiek County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 7: highest median home value in Winneshiek County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Winneshiek County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median age in Winneshiek County
- No. 4 of 5: fastest population growth in Winneshiek County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52101, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52101 in?
- 52101 is a Decorah, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Decorah; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52101 in?
- 52101 is in Winneshiek County.
- What is the population of 52101?
- About 12,706 people (±427), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 13,186.
- What is the median household income in 52101?
- $73,484 (±$6,887), 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 52101?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52101 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52101?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52165 (11.8 mi, Ridgeway), 52140 (13.2 mi), 55954 (13.2 mi, Mabel), 52132 (13.3 mi, Calmar), 52168 (14.5 mi, Spillville) and 55922 (14.9 mi, Canton).
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