| ZIP Code | 52049 |
|---|---|
| City | Garnavillo |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Clayton County |
| Area Code | 563 |
| Elevation | 916 ft |
| Latitude | 42.885565 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.199378 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 19043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 70% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 354 (39.6%) |
| Some College | 137 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 74 (8.3%) |
| Bachelors | 138 (15.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 189 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,750 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,800 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $917/mo ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 699 |
| Vacant Units | 115 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 699 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 115 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 52049 is located in Garnavillo, Iowa, within Clayton County. With a population of 1,336, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 52049 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 52049 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $167,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $917 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 52049 is primarily White (97.16%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 52049 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 52049 in Garnavillo, IA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,336 residents, a median household income of $68,750, and a median home value of $167,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.