ZIP code 52556
Where is ZIP code 52556?
Fairfield, Iowa
Jefferson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 52556 belongs to Fairfield, Iowa in Jefferson County. 52556 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 319 and 641. About 11,448 people live in the 52556 area, where the median household income is $59,243. The closest ZIP codes are 52557 (Fairfield, 1 mi northwest), 52567 (Libertyville, 5.1 mi southwest) and 52533 (Batavia, 9.7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 52556 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fairfield |
| Also accepted | Maharishi Vedic City, Vedic City |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 319, 641 |
| Coordinates | 41.0039, -91.9576 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 525 |
Population and income in 52556
| Population | 11,448 · higher than 93% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 65 · higher than 75% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.2 years · higher than 63% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 49% |
| Median household income | $59,243 · lower than 84% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,168 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 48% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $166,800 · higher than 55% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $878 a month |
| Housing units | 6,044 |
| Households | 5,377 (2.06 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 64% / 36% |
| Land area | 175.54 sq mi (plus 0.48 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52556. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 52556
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52557 | Fairfield, IA | 1 mi NW | Unique |
| 52567 | Libertyville, IA | 5.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 52533 | Batavia, IA | 9.7 mi W | Standard |
| 52535 | Birmingham, IA | 9.8 mi S | Standard |
| 52580 | Packwood, IA | 10 mi NW | Standard |
| 52635 | Lockridge, IA | 10.1 mi E | Standard |
| 52540 | Brighton, IA | 12.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 52651 | Stockport, IA | 12.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 52585 | Richland, IA | 13.2 mi N | Standard |
| 52551 | Douds, IA | 13.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 52642 | Rome, IA | 14 mi E | PO Box only |
| 52588 | Selma, IA | 14.9 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 52556 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 52556
123 MAIN ST
FAIRFIELD IA 52556
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MAHARISHI VEDIC CITY and VEDIC CITY as the city name for 52556. Avoid Beckwith, Glasgow, Perlee and Salina: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (52556-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Fairfield, IA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 52556?
- 52556 is a Fairfield, Iowa ZIP code. Maharishi Vedic City and Vedic City are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 52556 in?
- ZIP code 52556 is in Jefferson County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 52556 in?
- 52556 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 52556?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 52556 use area codes 319 and 641.
- What is the population of ZIP code 52556?
- About 11,448 people live in ZIP code 52556, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 52556?
- The median household income in 52556 is $59,243 a year, lower than 84% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 52556?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 52556 are 52557 (Fairfield, 1 miles), 52567 (Libertyville, 5.1 miles), 52533 (Batavia, 9.7 miles) and 52535 (Birmingham, 9.8 miles).