52171 ZIP Code, Waucoma, IA
52171 is a ZIP code in Waucoma, Iowa — mostly in Fayette County (50% of its land), with smaller parts in Chickasaw and Winneshiek counties. It covers 82 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52166, 52154 and 52144. 1,314 people live here in 477 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $94,904, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Waucoma, IA
- County: Fayette County
- Land area: 82 sq mi
- Population: 1,314
- Median household income: $94,904
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,314 |
| Households | 477 |
| Median household income | $94,904 |
| Income per person | $42,144 |
| Median age | 43.1 |
| Homeowners | 86.4% |
| Median home value | $192,100 |
| Median rent | $475 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.8% |
| Broadband internet | 81.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.4% |
| $15–25K | 2.7% |
| $25–35K | 3.4% |
| $35–50K | 12.4% |
| $50–75K | 12.2% |
| $75–100K | 24.5% |
| $100–150K | 27.0% |
| $150–200K | 12.8% |
| $200K+ | 4.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.4% |
| 10–19 | 21.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.3% |
| 25–34 | 7.4% |
| 35–44 | 8.8% |
| 45–54 | 16.0% |
| 55–64 | 9.1% |
| 65–74 | 15.2% |
| 75+ | 6.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.8% |
| Owned outright | 48.1% |
| Rented | 12.6% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.1% |
Businesses in 52171
31 business establishments with 302 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52166 — St. Lucas city, IA (5.9 mi)
- 52154 — Lawler city, IA (6.6 mi)
- 52144 — Fort Atkinson city, IA (6.8 mi)
- 52147 — Hawkeye city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 52168 — Spillville city, IA (10.6 mi)
- 52163 — Protivin city, IA (10.8 mi)
- 50630 — Fredericksburg city, IA (11.2 mi)
- 52132 — Calmar city, IA (11.7 mi)
Areas that include 52171
- Waucoma, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- St. Lucas, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Jackson Junction, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chickasaw County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Fayette County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- Winneshiek County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 8: highest median household income in Fayette County
- No. 2 of 8: highest median home value in Fayette County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Fayette County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of households with children in Fayette County
- No. 3 of 8: lowest median age in Fayette County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52171, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52171 in?
- 52171 is a Waucoma, IA mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Jackson Junction; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52171 in?
- 52171 is mostly in Fayette County (50% of its land), with smaller parts in Chickasaw and Winneshiek counties.
- What is the population of 52171?
- About 1,314 people (±292), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 926.
- What is the median household income in 52171?
- $94,904 (±$16,436), 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 52171?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52171 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52171?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52166 (5.9 mi, St. Lucas), 52154 (6.6 mi, Lawler), 52144 (6.8 mi, Fort Atkinson), 52147 (9.8 mi, Hawkeye), 52168 (10.6 mi, Spillville) and 52163 (10.8 mi, Protivin).
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