52072 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 52072, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

52072 is a zip code in Clayton County, Iowa, which covers Boardman, Farmersburg, Garnavillo, Marion, Read, and Wagner, with a total population of 961 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 52072 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 52072.

The estimated population of people living in 52072 is 961, with a median age of 56.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 52072 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
961
+130.46%
+214.05%
2020
417
+34.95%
-
2019
309
+17.94%
-
2018
262
 -14.38% -
2017
306
 - -

Population of 52072 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 52072 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%
99.3%
 -6.34%
Black/African American
1.1%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.8%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 52072 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 52072 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 52072 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 52072 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 56.8 +79.75% 62.9 +75.21% 37.5 +93.3%
2020 31.6 -8.14% 35.9 +5.9% 19.4 -43.93%
2019 34.4 +8.18% 33.9 +27.92% 34.6 +0.87%
2018 31.8 +22.31% 26.5 +8.61% 34.3 +6.19%
2017 26 - 24.4 - 32.3 -

The median age of the 52072 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 52072 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 50 +47.98% 37 +21.38% 75 45
10 to 19 15 -42.92% 14 +631.45% 7 73
20 to 29 30 +181.36% 12 -65.28% 37 4
30 to 39 32 +54.62% 31 +17.09% 50 36
40 to 49 4 +291.67% 5 +903.33% 19 11
50 to 59 28 +156.49% 36 +163.99% 85 89
60 to 69 5 +1305.24% 5 +288.56% 234 28
70+ 1 +2267.31% 1 +680.25% 141 27

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 52072 zip code is $74,417.00.

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 52072.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,837.00
  • 45 to 64
    $95,688.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 52072 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 52072, 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 52072 is currently $78,631.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 52072 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 52072 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    2.27%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    29.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    31.36%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.55%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 52072 is $19,102.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 52072 by the total population of 52072.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 52072 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 52072 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
    2.54%
  • Bachelor's degree
    3.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    80.93%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 52072 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 52072 zip over the age of 16 is 826.

Of those people, a total of 45.40% 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 52072 is 45.20%.

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 52072 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 65 63.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 9 22.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 32 90.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 43 53.50% 8.70%
35 to 44 years 51 78.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 89 86.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 107 70.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 154 37.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 178 13.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 98 7.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 52072. 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 771 42.40% 0.60%
Black or African American 11 63.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 44 93.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 771 42.40% 0.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 52072 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 52072 is 373, with median earnings of $33,224.00.

Women in 52072 are earning approximately 90.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 373 $33,224.00
Male 238 $34,583.00
Female 135 $31,420.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 52072 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 33 $65,536.00
Business and Financial 6 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $16,786.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 3 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $0.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 58 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $0.00
Sales 23 $31,131.00
Office and Administrative Support 77 $31,733.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 11 $44,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6 $67,500.00
Production 40 $33,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 20 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 52072 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 52072.

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 23 $57,212.00 10 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 1 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 1 $0.00 2 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $0.00 42 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00 23 $31,131.00
Office and Administrative Support 56 $31,628.00 21 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 11 $44,583.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6 $67,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 38 $33,333.00 2 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 20 $0.00 0 $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 220 households in 52072, with an average household size of 3.96 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 151 families living in the 52072 zip code with an average family size of 3.36 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 52072:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 125 24 2 69
Average Household Size 3.58 2.75 13.5 4.81
Total Families 125 24 2 0
Average Household Size 3.58 1.79 9 0

Poverty

Of the 151 families living in 52072, 1.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 52072:

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 235 housing units in 52072.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 220 93.62%
Vacant 15 6.38%

29.36% of the total 235 housing units in 52072 are rental units. This is approximately 69 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 123 are occupied by the owner - or 52.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 52072 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 52072 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
    28
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    49
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    20

Property Value

The median value of a property in 52072 is $143,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 52072 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    11
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    28
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    37
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    21
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 52072. The chart below shows the number of properties in 52072 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    127
  • 1940 to 1949
    21
  • 1950 to 1959
    7
  • 1960 to 1969
    5
  • 1970 to 1979
    51
  • 1980 to 1989
    17
  • 1990 to 1999
    0
  • 2000 to 2009
    7
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 52072 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    20
  • 1 vehicle available
    28
  • 2 vehicles available
    55
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    117

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 52072 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 52072 that commute to work in a particular way.

22 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 52072.

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
    14
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    89
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    53
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    8
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    32
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    36
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    30
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    61
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    13
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    4
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    16
  • 90 or more minutes
    1

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 52072 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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