52141 ZIP Code, Elgin, IA
52141 is a ZIP code in Elgin, Iowa — mostly in Fayette County (58% of its land), with smaller parts in Clayton County. It covers 83 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52169, 52135 and 52077. 1,259 people live here in 549 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $64,647, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 51.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elgin, IA
- County: Fayette County
- Land area: 83 sq mi
- Population: 1,259
- Median household income: $64,647
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,259 |
| Households | 549 |
| Median household income | $64,647 |
| Income per person | $35,959 |
| Median age | 51.1 |
| Homeowners | 87.2% |
| Median home value | $115,500 |
| Median rent | $538 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% |
| Broadband internet | 86.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.1% |
| $15–25K | 12.8% |
| $25–35K | 4.7% |
| $35–50K | 9.5% |
| $50–75K | 26.6% |
| $75–100K | 18.8% |
| $100–150K | 15.7% |
| $150–200K | 4.0% |
| $200K+ | 4.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.2% |
| 10–19 | 13.8% |
| 20–24 | 3.0% |
| 25–34 | 6.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.8% |
| 45–54 | 6.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65–74 | 27.3% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.7% |
| Owned outright | 48.1% |
| Rented | 10.5% |
| Vacant | 16.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.0% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 2.0% |
| 5–19 units | 3.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 10.9% |
Businesses in 52141
40 business establishments with 210 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 6
- Retail Trade: 6
- Wholesale Trade: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52169 — Wadena city, IA (5 mi)
- 52135 — Clermont city, IA (6.3 mi)
- 52077 — Volga city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 52175 — West Union city, IA (10.2 mi)
- 52142 — Fayette city, IA (10.8 mi)
- 52156 — Luana city, IA (12.2 mi)
- 52133 — Castalia city, IA (12.3 mi)
- 52043 — Elkader city, IA (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 52141
- Elgin, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clayton County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Fayette County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 8: highest median household income in Fayette County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Fayette County
- No. 1 of 8: highest median age in Fayette County
- No. 3 of 7: fastest population growth in Fayette County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52141, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52141 in?
- 52141 is a Elgin, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52141 in?
- 52141 is mostly in Fayette County (58% of its land), with smaller parts in Clayton County.
- What is the population of 52141?
- About 1,259 people (±235), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,386.
- What is the median household income in 52141?
- $64,647 (±$7,960), 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 52141?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52141 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52141?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52169 (5 mi, Wadena), 52135 (6.3 mi, Clermont), 52077 (8.6 mi, Volga), 52175 (10.2 mi, West Union), 52142 (10.8 mi, Fayette) and 52156 (12.2 mi, Luana).
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