52215 ZIP Code, Chelsea, IA
52215 is a ZIP code in Chelsea, Iowa — mostly in Tama County (81% of its land), with smaller parts in Poweshiek County. It covers 80 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52348, 52208 and 52225. 960 people live here in 367 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (99%). Median household income is $61,932, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Chelsea, IA
- County: Tama County
- Land area: 80 sq mi
- Population: 960
- Median household income: $61,932
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 960 |
| Households | 367 |
| Median household income | $61,932 |
| Income per person | $32,129 |
| Median age | 35.7 |
| Homeowners | 98.9% |
| Median home value | $166,800 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% |
| Broadband internet | 74.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 18.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 15.0% |
| $25–35K | 6.3% |
| $35–50K | 7.9% |
| $50–75K | 20.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.7% |
| $100–150K | 27.0% |
| $150–200K | 1.4% |
| $200K+ | 4.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.1% |
| 10–19 | 18.9% |
| 20–24 | 0.6% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–44 | 17.4% |
| 45–54 | 7.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65–74 | 8.9% |
| 75+ | 8.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.3% |
| Owned outright | 50.2% |
| Rented | 0.9% |
| Vacant | 16.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 99.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 52215
6 business establishments with 24 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 52215 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 52348 — Vining city, IA (5.6 mi)
- 52208 — Belle Plaine city, IA (8 mi)
- 52225 — Elberon city, IA (8 mi)
- 52232 — Hartwick city, IA (8.1 mi)
- 52339 — Tama city, IA (9.4 mi)
- 52211 — Holiday Lake CDP, IA (11.3 mi)
- 52217 — Clutier city, IA (11.5 mi)
- 52342 — Toledo city, IA (11.9 mi)
Areas that include 52215
- Chelsea, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Vining, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Poweshiek County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Tama County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Mail every home in 52215
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52215, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52215 in?
- 52215 is a Chelsea, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Chelsea; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52215 in?
- 52215 is mostly in Tama County (81% of its land), with smaller parts in Poweshiek County.
- What is the population of 52215?
- About 960 people (±250), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 692.
- What is the median household income in 52215?
- $61,932 (±$27,422), 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 52215?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52215 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52215?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52348 (5.6 mi, Vining), 52208 (8 mi, Belle Plaine), 52225 (8 mi, Elberon), 52232 (8.1 mi, Hartwick), 52339 (9.4 mi, Tama) and 52211 (11.3 mi, Holiday Lake).
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