ZIP code 52101
Where is ZIP code 52101?
Decorah, Iowa
Winneshiek County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 52101 belongs to Decorah, Iowa in Winneshiek County. 52101 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 507 and 563. About 12,706 people live in the 52101 area, where the median household income is $73,484. The closest ZIP codes are 52132 (Calmar, 10.5 mi southwest), 52165 (Ridgeway, 10.7 mi west) and 52149 (Highlandville, 11.1 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 52101 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Decorah |
| Also accepted | Burr Oak |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Winneshiek County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 507, 563 |
| Coordinates | 43.3227, -91.7939 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 521 |
Population and income in 52101
| Population | 12,706 · higher than 93% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 40 · higher than 67% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44 years · higher than 58% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $73,484 · lower than 51% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,545 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 38% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $273,200 · higher than 89% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $883 a month |
| Housing units | 5,790 |
| Households | 5,206 (2.11 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 30% |
| Land area | 316.69 sq mi (plus 0.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52101. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 52101
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52132 | Calmar, IA | 10.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 52165 | Ridgeway, IA | 10.7 mi W | Standard |
| 52149 | Highlandville, IA | 11.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 52168 | Spillville, IA | 11.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 52161 | Ossian, IA | 12.8 mi S | Standard |
| 52144 | Fort Atkinson, IA | 14.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 52133 | Castalia, IA | 14.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 55954 | Mabel, MN | 15.3 mi N | Standard |
| 52172 | Waukon, IA | 16.3 mi E | Standard |
| 52140 | Dorchester, IA | 16.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 52163 | Protivin, IA | 16.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 52136 | Cresco, IA | 16.9 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 52101 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 52101
123 MAIN ST
DECORAH IA 52101
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BURR OAK as the city name for 52101. Avoid Bluffton, Freeport, Hesper, Locust and Nordness and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (52101-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 52101?
- 52101 is a Decorah, Iowa ZIP code. Burr Oak is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 52101 in?
- ZIP code 52101 is in Winneshiek County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 52101 in?
- 52101 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 52101?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 52101 use area codes 507 and 563.
- What is the population of ZIP code 52101?
- About 12,706 people live in ZIP code 52101, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 52101?
- The median household income in 52101 is $73,484 a year, lower than 51% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 52101?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 52101 are 52132 (Calmar, 10.5 miles), 52165 (Ridgeway, 10.7 miles), 52149 (Highlandville, 11.1 miles) and 52168 (Spillville, 11.2 miles).