52101 ZIP Code
Decorah, Iowa
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 52101 |
| City/Town: | Decorah |
| County: | Winneshiek |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,962 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,302 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,509 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,540 |
| Median Home Value: | $237,800 |
| Land Area: | 316.7 sq miles
820.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.3663, -91.7729 |
Population Information (52101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,962 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,325 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,637 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 568 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 604 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 575 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,323 | 10.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,463 | 11.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,140 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,268 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,335 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 798 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 780 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,729 | 13.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 929 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 450 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (52101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $237,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $771 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,540 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,077 | 91.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 463 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,687 | 72.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,390 | 27.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (52101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,429 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 144 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 190 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,258 | 26.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,460 | 17.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,111 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,984 | 23.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,282 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (52101 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,302 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,821 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,805 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,509 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (52101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,046 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,864 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 182 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,061 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,465 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 787 | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 607 | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (52101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,431 | 95.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 85 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 54 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 122 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 61 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 208 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 141 | 1.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 284 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 201 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 83 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (52101 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 197 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 132 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 481 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 418 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 633 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 929 | 18.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 732 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 832 | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 402 | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 321 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (52101 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,354 | 63.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 448 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 18 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,238 | 18.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 52 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 644 | 9.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (52101 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 197 | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 562 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 905 | 13.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 92 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 585 | 8.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 244 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 88 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 228 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 326 | 4.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,488 | 36.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 715 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 269 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 165 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (52101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (52101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,489 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,091 | 77.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,669 | 36.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 283 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (52101 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,641 | 71.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,968 | 38.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,281 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 194 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 89 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 277 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (52101 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,267 | 77.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 157 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 260 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 242 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 136 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 133 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 203 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 142 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (52101 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 241 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 653 | 11.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 584 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 573 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 617 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 358 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 377 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 271 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,859 | 33.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (52101 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 65 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 671 | 12.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,433 | 25.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,881 | 34.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,016 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 474 | 8.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (52101 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,446 | 48.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,530 | 30.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 878 | 17.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 34 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 143 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 35 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (52101 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 305 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,542 | 30.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,964 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,266 | 24.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (52101 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 92 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 193 | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 377 | 10.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 648 | 17.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,023 | 27.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 973 | 26.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 343 | 9.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (52101 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,547 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $562 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $771 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.74 | 2.38 |
Households (52101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,077 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,692 | 53.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 944 | 18.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 879 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,241 | 24.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,247 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,018 | 39.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (52101 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,465 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,061 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,801 | 51.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 231 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 339 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,988 | 36.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (52101 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,921 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 281 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 135 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 841 | 21.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 602 | 15.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,062 | 52.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (52101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,733 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 744 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,772 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,411 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 132 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 546 | 38.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 733 | 51.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (52101 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,471 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,345 | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 497 | 37.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 800 | 59.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 604 | 44.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 48 | 3.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (52101 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,701 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 33 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 261 | 790.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 261 | 790.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 261 | 790.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 55 | 166.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 25 | 75.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 31 | 93.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 48.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (52101 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,394 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,984 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 410 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 141 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 120 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 119 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 30 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (52101 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,077 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,534 | 89.3% | 89.4% |
Decorah, IA52101