52169 ZIP Code, Wadena, IA
52169 is a ZIP code in Wadena, Iowa — mostly in Fayette County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Clayton County. It covers 33 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52141, 52077 and 52142. 367 people live here in 170 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $52,321, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 53.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wadena, IA
- County: Fayette County
- Land area: 33 sq mi
- Population: 367
- Median household income: $52,321
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 367 |
| Households | 170 |
| Median household income | $52,321 |
| Income per person | $30,078 |
| Median age | 53.6 |
| Homeowners | 78.2% |
| Median home value | $112,900 |
| Median rent | $592 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 10.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% |
| Broadband internet | 77.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.2% |
| $10–15K | 5.3% |
| $15–25K | 10.6% |
| $25–35K | 11.8% |
| $35–50K | 6.5% |
| $50–75K | 25.9% |
| $75–100K | 12.9% |
| $100–150K | 15.9% |
| $150–200K | 2.4% |
| $200K+ | 0.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 1.6% |
| 10–19 | 9.5% |
| 20–24 | 0.5% |
| 25–34 | 4.6% |
| 35–44 | 6.0% |
| 45–54 | 28.3% |
| 55–64 | 16.6% |
| 65–74 | 16.3% |
| 75+ | 16.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 16.4% |
| Owned outright | 42.5% |
| Rented | 16.4% |
| Vacant | 24.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.2% |
| Townhome | 1.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.9% |
| 5–19 units | 4.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 18.1% |
Businesses in 52169
8 business establishments with 16 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52141 — Elgin city, IA (5 mi)
- 52077 — Volga city, IA (5.8 mi)
- 52142 — Fayette city, IA (7.3 mi)
- 50606 — Arlington city, IA (8 mi)
- 52135 — Clermont city, IA (11 mi)
- 52043 — Elkader city, IA (12.1 mi)
- 52164 — Randalia city, IA (12.3 mi)
- 52175 — West Union city, IA (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 52169
- Wadena, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fayette County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52169, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52169 in?
- 52169 is a Wadena, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Wadena; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52169 in?
- 52169 is mostly in Fayette County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Clayton County.
- What is the population of 52169?
- About 367 people (±93), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 417.
- What is the median household income in 52169?
- $52,321 (±$6,724), 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 52169?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52169 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52169?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52141 (5 mi, Elgin), 52077 (5.8 mi, Volga), 52142 (7.3 mi, Fayette), 50606 (8 mi, Arlington), 52135 (11 mi, Clermont) and 52043 (12.1 mi, Elkader).
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