52556 ZIP Code
Fairfield, Iowa
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 52556 |
| City/Town: | Fairfield |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,647 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,840 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,569 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,029 |
| Median Home Value: | $149,700 |
| Land Area: | 175.5 sq miles
454.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0242, -91.9275 |
Population Information (52556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,647 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,116 | 52.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,531 | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 522 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 525 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 528 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 476 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 568 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,677 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,382 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,324 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 728 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 708 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,119 | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 694 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 396 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (52556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $149,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $845 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,029 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,292 | 87.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 737 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,279 | 62.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,013 | 38.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (52556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,028 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 212 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 229 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,846 | 20.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,698 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 973 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,269 | 25.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,801 | 19.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (52556 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,840 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,831 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,511 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,569 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (52556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,953 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,627 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 326 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,928 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,604 | 81.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 595 | 10.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 420 | 7.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (52556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,813 | 84.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 636 | 5.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 124 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 767 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 39 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 268 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 149 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 470 | 4.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 213 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 132 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 125 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (52556 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 566 | 10.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 284 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 457 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 588 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 757 | 14.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 818 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 733 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 658 | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 179 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 252 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (52556 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,561 | 63.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 491 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 352 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 122 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,012 | 18.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (52556 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 84 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 434 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 865 | 15.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 62 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 549 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 66 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 113 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 664 | 11.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 547 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,370 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 408 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 286 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 179 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (52556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.7% | 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 (52556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,715 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,686 | 57.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,946 | 51.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 753 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (52556 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,825 | 72.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,117 | 40.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,215 | 23.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 378 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 271 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 980 | 18.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (52556 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,958 | 65.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 230 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 172 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 583 | 9.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 220 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 146 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 113 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 607 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (52556 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 259 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 737 | 12.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 527 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 567 | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 788 | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 739 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 385 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 278 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,749 | 29.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (52556 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 255 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 679 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,179 | 36.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,952 | 32.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 800 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 164 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (52556 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,951 | 55.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 860 | 16.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,280 | 24.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 97 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 57 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (52556 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 513 | 9.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,110 | 39.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,769 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 900 | 17.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (52556 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 517 | 15.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 556 | 17.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 571 | 17.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 581 | 17.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 593 | 18.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 352 | 10.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 107 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (52556 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,315 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $589 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $845 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.86 | 2.38 |
Households (52556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,292 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,094 | 39.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 717 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,354 | 25.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,464 | 27.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,208 | 22.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,224 | 42.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (52556 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,298 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,820 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,183 | 41.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 249 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,046 | 19.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,082 | 20.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (52556 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,345 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 98 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 202 | 8.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 793 | 33.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 398 | 17.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 854 | 36.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (52556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,750 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 867 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,468 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,526 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 79 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 938 | 61.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 509 | 33.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (52556 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,825 | 84.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,778 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 564 | 31.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 829 | 46.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 457 | 25.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 385 | 21.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (52556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,162 | 87.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 33 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,485 | 4500.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,485 | 4500.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,485 | 4500.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 146 | 442.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 378 | 1145.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 39.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 44 | 133.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 46 | 139.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (52556 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,125 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,494 | 85.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,631 | 14.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 237 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 515 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 508 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 371 | 3.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (52556 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,292 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,013 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
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