ZIP code 52172
Where is ZIP code 52172?
Waukon, Iowa
Allamakee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 52172 belongs to Waukon, Iowa in Allamakee County. 52172 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 code 563. About 5,877 people live in the 52172 area, where the median household income is $68,875. The closest ZIP codes are 52170 (Waterville, 10 mi southeast), 52140 (Dorchester, 12.4 mi north) and 52133 (Castalia, 12.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 52172 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Waukon |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Allamakee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 563 |
| Coordinates | 43.264, -91.48 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 521 |
Population and income in 52172
| Population | 5,877 · higher than 87% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 37 · higher than 66% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.3 years · higher than 63% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $68,875 · lower than 62% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,345 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $166,100 · higher than 54% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $793 a month |
| Housing units | 3,084 |
| Households | 2,696 (2.12 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 159.9 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52172. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 52172
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52170 | Waterville, IA | 10 mi SE | Standard |
| 52140 | Dorchester, IA | 12.4 mi N | Standard |
| 52133 | Castalia, IA | 12.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 52151 | Lansing, IA | 12.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 52146 | Harpers Ferry, IA | 14.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 52156 | Luana, IA | 14.9 mi S | Standard |
| 52101 | Decorah, IA | 16.3 mi W | Standard |
| 52159 | Monona, IA | 16.5 mi S | Standard |
| 55931 | Eitzen, MN | 16.9 mi N | Standard |
| 52161 | Ossian, IA | 17.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 52149 | Highlandville, IA | 17.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 52160 | New Albin, IA | 18.2 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 52172 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 52172
123 MAIN ST
WAUKON IA 52172
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Ludlow: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (52172-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 52172?
- 52172 is a Waukon, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 52172 in?
- ZIP code 52172 is in Allamakee County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 52172 in?
- 52172 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 52172?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 52172 use area code 563.
- What is the population of ZIP code 52172?
- About 5,877 people live in ZIP code 52172, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 52172?
- The median household income in 52172 is $68,875 a year, lower than 62% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 52172?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 52172 are 52170 (Waterville, 10 miles), 52140 (Dorchester, 12.4 miles), 52133 (Castalia, 12.8 miles) and 52151 (Lansing, 12.9 miles).