52556 ZIP Code – Fairfield, Iowa
Located in Fairfield, Iowa, ZIP code 52556 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Jefferson County with a population of approximately 11,647 residents. The median household income is $49,840 — below the Iowa average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $149,700, well below the national average, with 63.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $845 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.0% is above the U.S. average. About 46.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 45.9, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 52635, 52567, 52535.
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ZIP 52556 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 52556 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $149k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $845 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.4% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 52635 – Lockridge
- 52567 – Libertyville
- 52535 – Birmingham
- 52540 – Brighton
- 52580 – Packwood
- 52533 – Batavia
- 52585 – Richland
- 52651 – Stockport
- 52654 – Wayland
- 52588 – Selma
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52635 | LOCKRIDGE | 946 | $63,088 |
| 52567 | LIBERTYVILLE | 449 | $72,353 |
| 52535 | BIRMINGHAM | 859 | $65,188 |
| 52540 | BRIGHTON | 1,230 | $56,908 |
| 52580 | PACKWOOD | 726 | $46,250 |