US ZIP Code
52631

Houghton, IA

Lee County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 76 Population
💰 $104,375 Median HH Income
▲ 37% above avg
🎂 39.8 Median Age
🏠 $237,500 Median Home Value
▼ 15% below avg
🎓 64.2% College Grads
▲ 66% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code52631
CityHoughton
StateIowa (IA)
CountyLee County
Area Code319
Elevation720 ft
Latitude40.783093
Longitude-91.612355
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19111
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 47.4% (36) Female 52.6% (40) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 9.2%Other: 7.9%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic9.2%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
18%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg Household Size2.62
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads64.2% ▲ 66% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate15 (28.3%)
Some College1 (1.9%)
Associates3 (5.7%)
Bachelors10 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree24 (45.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 1.9%Associates: 5.7%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 45.3%Edu
HS Grad28.3%
Some College1.9%
Associates5.7%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate45.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
3%
$100k–150k
17%
$150k–200k
24%
$200k–300k
34%
$300k–500k
3%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,375 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$237,500 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units29
Avg HH Size2.62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–50k
7%
$50k–75k
7%
$75k–100k
14%
$100k–150k
38%
$150k–200k
10%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%

Summary

Total Units29
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.62
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 52631 is in Houghton, IA, in Lee County.
ZIP code 52631 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 52631 is in Lee County, IA.
ZIP 52631 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 52631 is 76 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 52631 is $104,375 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 52631 is $237,500 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 52631

ZIP code 52631 is located in Houghton, Iowa, within Lee County. With a population of 76, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 52631 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,375 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 52631 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $237,500 is near the national average.

The population of 52631 is primarily White (82.89%). Residents are highly educated — 64.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average.

About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.

Overall, ZIP code 52631 in Houghton, IA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 76 residents, a median household income of $104,375, and a median home value of $237,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.