US ZIP Code
50552

Knierim, IA

Calhoun County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 83 Population
💰 $85,313 Median HH Income
▲ 12% above avg
🎂 49.5 Median Age
🎓 53.7% College Grads
▲ 39% above avg
📊 3.9% Unemployment
▼ 21% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code50552
CityKnierim
StateIowa (IA)
CountyCalhoun County
Area Code515
Elevation1,178 ft
Latitude42.456379
Longitude-94.460691
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19025
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 47.0% (39) Female 53.0% (44) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White98.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
28%
18–24
6%
25–44
13%
45–64
33%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg Household Size2.68
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads53.7% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
HS Graduate12 (22.2%)
Some College9 (16.7%)
Associates4 (7.4%)
Bachelors3 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree26 (48.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.2%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 7.4%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 48.1%Edu
HS Grad22.2%
Some College16.7%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate48.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–100k
8%
$100k–150k
6%
$150k–200k
22%
$200k–300k
6%
$300k–500k
17%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,313 ▲ 12% above avg
Total Units40
Vacant Units9
Avg HH Size2.68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–50k
13%
$50k–75k
19%
$75k–100k
16%
$100k–150k
23%
$150k–200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
67%

Summary

Total Units40
Vacant9
Owner Occupied83.9%
Renter Occupied16.1%
Avg HH Size2.68
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 50552 is in Knierim, IA, in Calhoun County.
ZIP code 50552 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 50552 is in Calhoun County, IA.
ZIP 50552 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 50552 is 83 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 50552 is $85,313 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 50552

ZIP code 50552 is located in Knierim, Iowa, within Calhoun County. With a population of 83, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.5 years. Economically, 50552 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,313 is near the national average.

The population of 50552 is primarily White (98.80%). Residents are well-educated — 53.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%.

The unemployment rate in 50552 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.

Overall, ZIP code 50552 in Knierim, IA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.