52162 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 52162, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

52162 is a zip code in Allamakee County, Clayton County, Fayette County, and Winneshiek County, Iowa, which covers Franklin, Ludlow, Post, Grand Meadow, Marion, Clermont, Bloomfield, and Frankville, with a total population of 3,455 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 52162 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 52162.

The estimated population of people living in 52162 is 3,455, with a median age of 34.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 52162 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,455
+0.29%
-2.10%
2020
3,445
 -6.11% -
2019
3,669
+3.32%
-
2018
3,551
+0.62%
-
2017
3,529
 - -

Population of 52162 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 52162 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
59.5%
63.3%
 -6.00%
Black/African American
7.3%
6.9%
 +5.80%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
30.9%
27.1%
 +14.02%
Asian
1.2%
0.5%
 +140.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
1.7%
 -35.29%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 52162 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 52162 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 52162 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 52162 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.5 +0.58% 34.4 +1.47% 34.7 -0.29%
2020 34.3 -2.28% 33.9 -3.69% 34.8 -0.57%
2019 35.1 +6.36% 35.2 +6.67% 35 +6.06%
2018 33 0% 33 +2.17% 33 -2.08%
2017 33 - 32.3 - 33.7 -

The median age of the 52162 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 52162 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 9 364 -29.96% 428 -30.11% 264 310
10 to 19 250 +8.6% 231 +26.32% 266 291
20 to 29 221 +45.08% 172 2.44% 291 170
30 to 39 205 -5.34% 180 +12.65% 184 190
40 to 49 186 +25.46% 164 -31.11% 235 115
50 to 59 205 -0.86% 237 -32.71% 190 168
60 to 69 203 -5.72% 158 +48.01% 189 245
70+ 121 +28.17% 204 -2.9% 151 196

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 52162 zip code is $56,719.00.

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 52162.

  • Under 25
    $41,810.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,167.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,520.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,571.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 52162 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 52162, 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 52162 is currently $71,571.00.

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.

4.38% of households in 52162 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 52162 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.15%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.38%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 52162 is $24,745.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 52162 by the total population of 52162.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 52162 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 52162 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
    4.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.91%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.15%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.42%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 52162 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 52162 zip over the age of 16 is 2,515.

Of those people, a total of 64.30% 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 52162 is 60.40%.

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 52162 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 191 34.60% 1.50%
20 to 24 years 252 73.00% 27.70%
25 to 29 years 209 84.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 162 85.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 393 74.80% 8.50%
45 to 54 years 328 81.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 199 80.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 216 81.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 310 37.10% 18.30%
75 years and over 255 15.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 52162. 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 2,076 60.80% 5.50%
Black or African American 146 86.30% 6.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 32 84.40% 3.70%
Asian 55 78.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 49 100.00% 16.30%
Two or more races 157 70.70% 10.80%
Hispanic or Latino 611 73.60% 8.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,691 59.50% 5.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 52162 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 52162 is 1,520, with median earnings of $36,233.00.

Women in 52162 are earning approximately 63.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,520 $36,233.00
Male 905 $41,777.00
Female 615 $26,654.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 52162 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 161 $44,531.00
Business and Financial 32 $39,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $32,019.00
Architecture and Engineering 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 36 $34,773.00
Legal 13 $27,083.00
Educational and Library 89 $41,534.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 87 $58,090.00
Healthcare Support 65 $26,042.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 86 $16,979.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $21,477.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00
Sales 114 $40,455.00
Office and Administrative Support 64 $31,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 78 $31,591.00
Construction and Extraction 134 $40,341.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $47,250.00
Production 228 $32,384.00
Transportation and Material Moving 43 $38,229.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 52162 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 52162.

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 95 $77,589.00 66 $17,045.00
Business and Financial 12 $0.00 20 $65,556.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 7 $49,583.00 29 $34,205.00
Legal 9 $59,375.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $41,705.00 74 $41,364.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 38 $58,681.00 49 $43,393.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 59 $26,458.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 23 $0.00 63 $19,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 45 $21,750.00 24 $21,250.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 3 $0.00
Sales 90 $65,417.00 24 $13,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 64 $31,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 66 $32,273.00 12 $18,929.00
Construction and Extraction 133 $40,284.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $47,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 172 $34,167.00 56 $30,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 32 $39,167.00 11 $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 1,187 households in 52162, with an average household size of 2.87 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 873 families living in the 52162 zip code with an average family size of 3.37 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 52162:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 666 102 105 314
Average Household Size 3.38 3.3 4.06 1.25
Total Families 666 102 105 0
Average Household Size 3.38 2.88 3.82 0

Poverty

Of the 873 families living in 52162, 16.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 52162:

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 1,369 housing units in 52162.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,187 86.71%
Vacant 182 13.29%

25.35% of the total 1,369 housing units in 52162 are rental units. This is approximately 347 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 837 are occupied by the owner - or 61.14% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 52162 is $762.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 52162 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
    3
  • Less than $500
    33
  • $500 to $999
    282
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    32
  • $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 52162 is $109,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 52162 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    84
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    271
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    224
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    89
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    78
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    49
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    33
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 52162. The chart below shows the number of properties in 52162 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    568
  • 1940 to 1949
    70
  • 1950 to 1959
    105
  • 1960 to 1969
    96
  • 1970 to 1979
    161
  • 1980 to 1989
    33
  • 1990 to 1999
    175
  • 2000 to 2009
    95
  • 2010 to 2013
    66
  • 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 52162 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    56
  • 1 vehicle available
    297
  • 2 vehicles available
    470
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    364

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 52162 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 52162 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 52162.

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
    225
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    301
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    256
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    124
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    74
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    65
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    146
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    37
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    15
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    68
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    17
  • 90 or more minutes
    41

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 52162 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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