52225 ZIP Code, Elberon, IA
52225 is a ZIP code in Elberon, Iowa — mostly in Tama County (72% of its land), with smaller parts in Benton County. It covers 38 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52348, 52249 and 52217. 387 people live here in 188 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (98%). Median household income is $61,944, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 63.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elberon, IA
- County: Tama County
- Land area: 38 sq mi
- Population: 387
- Median household income: $61,944
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 387 |
| Households | 188 |
| Median household income | $61,944 |
| Income per person | $33,885 |
| Median age | 63.8 |
| Homeowners | 98.4% |
| Median home value | $148,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 9.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% |
| Broadband internet | 77.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.1% |
| $10–15K | 10.6% |
| $15–25K | 0.5% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 6.9% |
| $50–75K | 57.4% |
| $75–100K | 9.0% |
| $100–150K | 7.4% |
| $150–200K | 3.7% |
| $200K+ | 2.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.6% |
| 10–19 | 6.4% |
| 20–24 | 2.8% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–44 | 4.9% |
| 45–54 | 8.5% |
| 55–64 | 23.5% |
| 65–74 | 19.1% |
| 75+ | 22.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 59.3% |
| Owned outright | 29.6% |
| Rented | 1.2% |
| Vacant | 9.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 99.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.9% |
Businesses in 52225
5 business establishments with 27 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Wholesale Trade: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52348 — Vining city, IA (3.3 mi)
- 52249 — Keystone city, IA (6.2 mi)
- 52217 — Clutier city, IA (6.3 mi)
- 52215 — Chelsea city, IA (8 mi)
- 52208 — Belle Plaine city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 52224 — Dysart city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 52257 — Luzerne city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 52342 — Toledo city, IA (12.1 mi)
Areas that include 52225
- Elberon, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Benton County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Tama County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52225, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52225 in?
- 52225 is a Elberon, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Elberon; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52225 in?
- 52225 is mostly in Tama County (72% of its land), with smaller parts in Benton County.
- What is the population of 52225?
- About 387 people (±129), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 427.
- What is the median household income in 52225?
- $61,944 (±$4,424), 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 52225?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52225 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52225?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52348 (3.3 mi, Vining), 52249 (6.2 mi, Keystone), 52217 (6.3 mi, Clutier), 52215 (8 mi, Chelsea), 52208 (10.1 mi, Belle Plaine) and 52224 (10.1 mi, Dysart).
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