ZIP code 52540
Where is ZIP code 52540?
Brighton, Iowa
Washington County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 52540 belongs to Brighton, Iowa in Washington County. 52540 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 319. About 1,088 people live in the 52540 area, where the median household income is $55,000. The closest ZIP codes are 52585 (Richland, 8 mi west), 52654 (Wayland, 8.8 mi east) and 52635 (Lockridge, 10.4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 52540 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Brighton |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Washington County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 319 |
| Coordinates | 41.1543, -91.8284 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 525 |
Population and income in 52540
| Population | 1,088 · higher than 55% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11 · lower than 81% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.4 years · higher than 77% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $55,000 · lower than 90% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,883 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $115,300 · lower than 78% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $681 a month |
| Housing units | 481 |
| Households | 472 (2.31 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 23% |
| Land area | 96.12 sq mi (plus 1.76 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52540. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 52540
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52585 | Richland, IA | 8 mi W | Standard |
| 52654 | Wayland, IA | 8.8 mi E | Standard |
| 52635 | Lockridge, IA | 10.4 mi S | Standard |
| 52557 | Fairfield, IA | 12 mi SW | Unique |
| 52353 | Washington, IA | 12.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 52556 | Fairfield, IA | 12.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 52580 | Packwood, IA | 12.6 mi W | Standard |
| 52642 | Rome, IA | 14.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 52359 | West Chester, IA | 14.2 mi N | Standard |
| 52647 | Olds, IA | 14.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 52652 | Swedesburg, IA | 15 mi E | PO Box only |
| 52248 | Keota, IA | 15.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 52540 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 52540
123 MAIN ST
BRIGHTON IA 52540
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid East Pleasant Plain, Germanville and Pleasant Plain: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (52540-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 52540?
- 52540 is a Brighton, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 52540 in?
- ZIP code 52540 is in Washington County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 52540 in?
- 52540 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 52540?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 52540 use area code 319.
- What is the population of ZIP code 52540?
- About 1,088 people live in ZIP code 52540, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 52540?
- The median household income in 52540 is $55,000 a year, lower than 90% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 52540?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 52540 are 52585 (Richland, 8 miles), 52654 (Wayland, 8.8 miles), 52635 (Lockridge, 10.4 miles) and 52557 (Fairfield, 12 miles).