52060 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 52060, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

52060 is a zip code in Clinton County and Jackson County, Iowa, which covers Bloomfield, Brookfield, Sharon, Brandon, Fairfield, Farmers Creek, Jackson, Maquoketa, Monmouth, Perry, and South Fork, with a total population of 8,018 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 52060 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 52060.

The estimated population of people living in 52060 is 8,018, with a median age of 42.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 52060 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,018
 -1.1% -5.30%
2020
8,107
 -3.52% -
2019
8,403
+0.01%
-
2018
8,402
 -0.77% -
2017
8,467
 - -

Population of 52060 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 52060 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.3%
93.4%
 -0.11%
Black/African American
1.2%
0.7%
 +71.43%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.4%
1.4%
 0.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.7%
 -71.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.6%
1.5%
 +6.67%
Two Or More Races
2%
2.2%
 -9.09%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 52060 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 52060 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 52060 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 52060 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.6 0% 39.6 +0.25% 45 -1.75%
2020 42.6 -0.23% 39.5 -0.5% 45.8 +0.22%
2019 42.7 -3.61% 39.7 -4.57% 45.7 -1.08%
2018 44.3 +3.26% 41.6 +1.22% 46.2 +1.76%
2017 42.9 - 41.1 - 45.4 -

The median age of the 52060 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 52060 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 595 +2.17% 525 -15.39% 605 445
10 to 19 531 -41.83% 516 +5.6% 334 541
20 to 29 416 -4.82% 463 -11.69% 393 406
30 to 39 508 +38.08% 425 -10.35% 726 372
40 to 49 497 -35.6% 467 +1.58% 326 471
50 to 59 608 -10.91% 598 -2.7% 544 580
60 to 69 512 +20.28% 622 -22.31% 622 491
70+ 439 +9.35% 745 -6.45% 470 692

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 52060 zip code is $57,589.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 52060.

  • Under 25
    $40,667.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,985.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,547.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,364.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 52060 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 52060, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 52060 is currently $70,956.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.75% of households in 52060 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 52060 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.97%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.30%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.73%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.87%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.75%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 52060 is $31,044.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 52060 by the total population of 52060.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 52060 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 52060 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 52060 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 52060 zip over the age of 16 is 6,414.

Of those people, a total of 62.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 52060 is 57.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 52060 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 321 22.40% 26.40%
20 to 24 years 389 86.10% 6.90%
25 to 29 years 410 68.30% 2.90%
30 to 34 years 517 94.40% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 884 89.40% 10.00%
45 to 54 years 977 84.70% 18.80%
55 to 59 years 641 84.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 585 52.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 895 34.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 795 7.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 52060. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,142 62.20% 5.70%
Black or African American 98 80.60% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 10 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 89 41.60% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 74 82.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 63 73.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,079 62.10% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 52060 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 52060 is 3,712, with median earnings of $39,405.00.

Women in 52060 are earning approximately 61.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,712 $39,405.00
Male 2,068 $48,191.00
Female 1,644 $29,850.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 52060 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 429 $77,313.00
Business and Financial 91 $29,594.00
Computer and Mathematical 55 $66,806.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $42,206.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $34,375.00
Legal 29 $110,795.00
Educational and Library 150 $40,893.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 235 $51,302.00
Healthcare Support 64 $2,499.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $79,125.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 137 $15,329.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 61 $41,442.00
Personal Care and Service 176 $22,955.00
Sales 455 $40,016.00
Office and Administrative Support 405 $30,724.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 57 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 261 $45,489.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 232 $46,000.00
Production 413 $36,131.00
Transportation and Material Moving 107 $49,402.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 52060 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 52060.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 295 $94,583.00 134 $48,750.00
Business and Financial 18 $0.00 73 $29,781.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $102,800.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 34 $42,353.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 25 $34,844.00
Legal 18 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $46,563.00 114 $21,696.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 30 $0.00 205 $52,031.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 60 $2,499.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $0.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 51 $15,568.00 86 $10,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 34 $63,229.00 27 $29,875.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $0.00 152 $22,028.00
Sales 252 $40,789.00 203 $22,313.00
Office and Administrative Support 120 $48,125.00 285 $28,047.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 57 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 261 $45,489.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 218 $47,589.00 14 $0.00
Production 275 $39,358.00 138 $30,510.00
Transportation and Material Moving 99 $49,837.00 8 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,415 households in 52060, with an average household size of 2.3 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,157 families living in the 52060 zip code with an average family size of 2.81 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 52060:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,678 189 290 1,258
Average Household Size 2.81 2.97 3.25 1.3
Total Families 1,678 189 290 0
Average Household Size 2.79 2.76 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 2,157 families living in 52060, 10.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 52060:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,796 housing units in 52060.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,415 89.96%
Vacant 381 10.04%

18.99% of the total 3,796 housing units in 52060 are rental units. This is approximately 721 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,662 are occupied by the owner - or 70.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 52060 is $610.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 52060 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    32
  • Less than $500
    271
  • $500 to $999
    420
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    30
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 52060 is $109,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 52060 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    390
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    810
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    524
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    319
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    352
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    192
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    28
  • $1,000,000 or more
    47

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 52060. The chart below shows the number of properties in 52060 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,124
  • 1940 to 1949
    133
  • 1950 to 1959
    394
  • 1960 to 1969
    292
  • 1970 to 1979
    739
  • 1980 to 1989
    314
  • 1990 to 1999
    441
  • 2000 to 2009
    266
  • 2010 to 2013
    93
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 52060 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    294
  • 1 vehicle available
    905
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,114
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,102

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 52060 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 52060 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 52060.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    344
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    972
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    537
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    228
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    198
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    125
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    191
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    69
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    227
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    325
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    133
  • 90 or more minutes
    49

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 52060 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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