52161 ZIP Code, Ossian, IA
52161 is a ZIP code in Ossian, Iowa — mostly in Winneshiek County (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Fayette County. It covers 53 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52133, 52135 and 52175. 1,532 people live here in 564 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $87,870, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ossian, IA
- County: Winneshiek County
- Land area: 53 sq mi
- Population: 1,532
- Median household income: $87,870
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,532 |
| Households | 564 |
| Median household income | $87,870 |
| Income per person | $35,016 |
| Median age | 35.7 |
| Homeowners | 82.8% |
| Median home value | $171,400 |
| Median rent | $781 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% |
| Broadband internet | 92.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.2% |
| $10–15K | 5.3% |
| $15–25K | 3.9% |
| $25–35K | 3.5% |
| $35–50K | 5.3% |
| $50–75K | 19.5% |
| $75–100K | 19.7% |
| $100–150K | 25.2% |
| $150–200K | 7.4% |
| $200K+ | 6.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.0% |
| 10–19 | 18.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 7.9% |
| 65–74 | 8.8% |
| 75+ | 11.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 42.5% |
| Owned outright | 31.6% |
| Rented | 15.4% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 95.2% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 2.5% |
| 5–19 units | 0.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 52161
37 business establishments with 364 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Retail Trade: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52133 — Castalia city, IA (5 mi)
- 52135 — Clermont city, IA (8.8 mi)
- 52175 — West Union city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 52166 — St. Lucas city, IA (9.9 mi)
- 52144 — Fort Atkinson city, IA (10.3 mi)
- 52162 — Postville city, IA (10.3 mi)
- 52132 — Calmar city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 52168 — Spillville city, IA (11.2 mi)
Areas that include 52161
- Ossian, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fayette County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- Winneshiek County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 7: highest median household income in Winneshiek County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Winneshiek County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of households with children in Winneshiek County
- No. 1 of 7: lowest median age in Winneshiek County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Winneshiek County
Mail every home in 52161
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52161, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52161 in?
- 52161 is a Ossian, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Ossian; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52161 in?
- 52161 is mostly in Winneshiek County (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Fayette County.
- What is the population of 52161?
- About 1,532 people (±291), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,409.
- What is the median household income in 52161?
- $87,870 (±$10,986), 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 52161?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52161 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52161?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52133 (5 mi, Castalia), 52135 (8.8 mi, Clermont), 52175 (9.8 mi, West Union), 52166 (9.9 mi, St. Lucas), 52144 (10.3 mi, Fort Atkinson) and 52162 (10.3 mi, Postville).
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