52175 ZIP Code, West Union, IA
52175 is a ZIP code in West Union, Iowa in Fayette County. It covers 86 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52147, 52166 and 52135. 3,484 people live here in 1,526 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $59,800, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: West Union, IA
- County: Fayette County
- Land area: 86 sq mi
- Population: 3,484
- Median household income: $59,800
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,484 |
| Households | 1,526 |
| Median household income | $59,800 |
| Income per person | $32,446 |
| Median age | 44.3 |
| Homeowners | 66.8% |
| Median home value | $160,600 |
| Median rent | $944 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% |
| Broadband internet | 83.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 13.8% |
| $25–35K | 5.8% |
| $35–50K | 13.1% |
| $50–75K | 20.1% |
| $75–100K | 10.9% |
| $100–150K | 18.9% |
| $150–200K | 6.2% |
| $200K+ | 3.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.7% |
| 10–19 | 18.4% |
| 20–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 6.3% |
| 35–44 | 10.3% |
| 45–54 | 10.9% |
| 55–64 | 15.0% |
| 65–74 | 10.3% |
| 75+ | 12.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.7% |
| Owned outright | 28.3% |
| Rented | 27.6% |
| Vacant | 15.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.6% |
| Townhome | 1.8% |
| 2–4 units | 4.4% |
| 5–19 units | 4.9% |
| 20+ units | 0.6% |
| Mobile / other | 5.7% |
Businesses in 52175
131 business establishments with 1,428 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 28
- Finance and Insurance: 15
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 14
- Accommodation and Food Services: 13
- Construction: 12
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 11
- Wholesale Trade: 9
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52147 — Hawkeye city, IA (7.6 mi)
- 52166 — St. Lucas city, IA (7.6 mi)
- 52135 — Clermont city, IA (8.3 mi)
- 52161 — Ossian city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 52141 — Elgin city, IA (10.2 mi)
- 52164 — Randalia city, IA (10.5 mi)
- 52133 — Castalia city, IA (11.5 mi)
- 52142 — Fayette city, IA (11.7 mi)
Areas that include 52175
- West Union, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fayette County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of households with children in Fayette County
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Fayette County
- No. 5 of 8: lowest median age in Fayette County
- No. 4 of 8: highest median age in Fayette County
- No. 5 of 7: fastest population growth in Fayette County
Mail every home in 52175
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52175, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52175 in?
- 52175 is a West Union, IA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside West Union; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52175 in?
- 52175 is in Fayette County.
- What is the population of 52175?
- About 3,484 people (±276), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,412.
- What is the median household income in 52175?
- $59,800 (±$9,409), 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 52175?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52175 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52175?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52147 (7.6 mi, Hawkeye), 52166 (7.6 mi, St. Lucas), 52135 (8.3 mi, Clermont), 52161 (9.8 mi, Ossian), 52141 (10.2 mi, Elgin) and 52164 (10.5 mi, Randalia).
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