Clayton County, IA ZIP Codes
20 ZIP codes cover all or part of Clayton County, Iowa. The Census Bureau counts 17,013 residents in the county, with a median household income of $67,242 and a median home value of $168,500. Median household income ranges from $52,625 in 52157 to $95,833 in 52042. Its largest communities include Guttenberg, Elkader, Strawberry Point, Garnavillo and Edgewood.
Clayton County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,013 |
| Households | 7,509 |
| Median household income | $67,242 |
| Median home value | $168,500 |
| Median age | 46.4 |
| Median rent | $790 |
All 20 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 25,152 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 10,564 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $52,625 (52157) to $95,833 (52042) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $69,118 |
| Homeowners | 78.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 16 routes, 3,699 homes (10 of 20 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Clayton County: 52042 ($95,833)
- Most residents: 52162 (3,744 people)
- Highest homeownership: 52141 (87.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 52162 (39.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 52049 (20.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 52162 (29.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 52053 ($251,900)
Every ZIP code in Clayton County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52162 | Postville | 3,744 | 1,298 | $64,125 | $133,100 | 62.4% | 39.9% | 4.7% | 3 | 598 | 27% of its land |
| 52052 | Guttenberg | 2,999 | 1,425 | $61,528 | $197,400 | 80.7% | 17.1% | 14.4% | 3 | 1,198 | 90% of its land |
| 52159 | Monona | 2,398 | 1,042 | $74,259 | $165,400 | 75.3% | 28.5% | 4.4% | — | — | 49% of its land |
| 52076 | Strawberry Point | 2,258 | 946 | $72,857 | $150,700 | 76.3% | 25.6% | 5.2% | 2 | 707 | 83% of its land |
| 52043 | Elkader | 2,058 | 960 | $76,705 | $165,000 | 83.2% | 29.4% | 15.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 52042 | Edgewood | 1,804 | 654 | $95,833 | $234,300 | 81.3% | 28.1% | 3.0% | 2 | 547 | 81% of its land |
| 52157 | Mc Gregor | 1,451 | 739 | $52,625 | $193,500 | 71.3% | 20.6% | 9.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 52049 | Garnavillo | 1,370 | 608 | $61,964 | $170,800 | 84.7% | 24.8% | 20.1% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 52035 | Colesburg | 1,331 | 539 | $62,109 | $138,500 | 80.0% | 29.7% | 9.1% | — | — | 62% of its land |
| 52141 | Elgin | 1,259 | 549 | $64,647 | $115,500 | 87.2% | 18.9% | 3.4% | — | — | 42% of its land |
| 52053 | Holy Cross | 1,148 | 462 | $83,000 | $251,900 | 78.6% | 24.5% | 5.9% | — | — | 22% of its land |
| 52156 | Luana | 769 | 263 | $99,554 | $225,700 | 88.6% | 37.6% | 11.1% | 1 | 223 | 73% of its land |
| 52047 | Farmersburg | 462 | 210 | $59,250 | $95,800 | 85.7% | 30.5% | 3.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 52072 | Saint Olaf | 454 | 148 | $62,250 | $121,000 | 57.4% | 20.9% | 7.7% | 1 | 113 | 100% of its land |
| 52050 | Greeley | 422 | 192 | $67,206 | $231,900 | 85.9% | 15.6% | 10.7% | 1 | 143 | 12% of its land |
| 52077 | Volga | 313 | 161 | $77,188 | — | 93.2% | 21.1% | 2.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 52044 | Elkport | 297 | 89 | $75,792 | $97,000 | 94.4% | 53.9% | 0.0% | 1 | 61 | 100% of its land |
| 52158 | Marquette | 290 | 130 | $47,188 | $161,300 | 86.9% | 26.9% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 52048 | Garber | 201 | 95 | $56,477 | $65,800 | 84.2% | 15.8% | 13.4% | 1 | 157 | 100% of its land |
| 52066 | North Buena Vista | 124 | 54 | $51,563 | $104,200 | 79.6% | 20.4% | 0.0% | 1 | 52 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Clayton County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Guttenberg — 1,782 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Elkader — 1,293 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Strawberry Point — 1,267 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Garnavillo — 816 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Edgewood — 752 residents · 1 ZIP code
- McGregor — 719 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Colesburg — 545 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Marquette — 443 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Farmersburg — 375 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Luana — 317 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Volga — 216 residents · 1 ZIP code
- North Buena Vista — 139 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Osterdock — 136 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Garber — 105 residents · 1 ZIP code
- St. Olaf — 76 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Clayton — 57 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Elkport — 22 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Clayton County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Clayton County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Clayton County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Clayton County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Clayton County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Clayton County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Clayton County — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Clayton County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Clayton County, IA?
- 52162, 52052, 52159, 52076, 52043, 52042, 52157, 52049, 52035, 52141, 52053, 52156, 52047, 52072, 52050, 52077, 52044, 52158, 52048 and 52066. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Clayton County?
- 17,013 residents in 7,509 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Clayton County?
- $67,242 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $52,625 (52157) to $95,833 (52042).
- Which Clayton County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 52042, at $95,833, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Clayton County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Clayton County?
- For the 10 of 20 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 16 carrier routes reaching 3,699 residential and 100 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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