52221 ZIP Code, Guernsey, IA
52221 is a ZIP code in Guernsey, Iowa — mostly in Poweshiek County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Iowa County. It covers 21 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52222, 52347 and 52251. 332 people live here in 137 households, fewer than in most Iowa ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $86,473, above the Iowa median of $75,059; 43% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Guernsey, IA
- County: Poweshiek County
- Land area: 21 sq mi
- Population: 332
- Median household income: $86,473
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 332 |
| Households | 137 |
| Median household income | $86,473 |
| Income per person | $35,616 |
| Median age | 29.9 |
| Homeowners | 82.5% |
| Median home value | $228,000 |
| Median rent | $1,667 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 43.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% |
| Broadband internet | 94.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.9% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 1.5% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 8.8% |
| $50–75K | 13.1% |
| $75–100K | 37.2% |
| $100–150K | 8.8% |
| $150–200K | 10.9% |
| $200K+ | 8.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 23.2% |
| 10–19 | 1.2% |
| 20–24 | 1.8% |
| 25–34 | 25.6% |
| 35–44 | 2.1% |
| 45–54 | 13.3% |
| 55–64 | 11.7% |
| 65–74 | 4.5% |
| 75+ | 16.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.0% |
| Owned outright | 47.4% |
| Rented | 17.5% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 98.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.5% |
Businesses in 52221
5 business establishments with 19 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52222 — Deep River city, IA (4.5 mi)
- 52347 — Victor city, IA (5.5 mi)
- 52251 — Ladora city, IA (8 mi)
- 52211 — Holiday Lake CDP, IA (9.9 mi)
- 52308 — Millersburg city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 50104 — Gibson city, IA (10.5 mi)
- 50171 — Montezuma city, IA (10.8 mi)
- 52232 — Hartwick city, IA (11.4 mi)
Areas that include 52221
- Guernsey, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Iowa County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Poweshiek County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52221, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52221 in?
- 52221 is a Guernsey, IA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Guernsey; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52221 in?
- 52221 is mostly in Poweshiek County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Iowa County.
- What is the population of 52221?
- About 332 people (±103), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 224.
- What is the median household income in 52221?
- $86,473 (±$8,017), 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 52221?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52221 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52221?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52222 (4.5 mi, Deep River), 52347 (5.5 mi, Victor), 52251 (8 mi, Ladora), 52211 (9.9 mi, Holiday Lake), 52308 (10.1 mi, Millersburg) and 50104 (10.5 mi, Gibson).
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