ZIP Code 52136 Demographics

Howard County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 52136 compared to county averages.

Total Population

5,917

↓ 37.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$62,003

↓ 3.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$148,500

↑ +18.7% vs county

Median Age

42.4 yrs

↓ +7.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.2%

↑ 17.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 52136 compares to Howard County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 52136 $62k Howard $64k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 52136 $149k Howard $125k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

75.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$803

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 52136 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$148,500
Down Payment (20%)$29,700
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$943P&I: $751 | Tax: $149 | Ins: $43
Rent (Local Median)
$803
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $140/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 52136, sorted by distance.

52155 9.7 mi away howard county 50628 15.9 mi away howard county 52134 16.4 mi away howard county 55951 21.7 mi away mower county 50455 27.6 mi away mitchell county 55977 29.7 mi away mower county 50476 33.2 mi away mitchell county 55909 33.8 mi away mower county

About Howard County

Howard County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 9,479. The county's median household income is $63,947 and median home value is $125,100. ZIP code 52136 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Howard County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.