ZIP Code 52210 in Brandon, IA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Brandon, Iowa
Counties:Buchanan County[Primary]
Benton County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:29:07 PM
Population:746 [See All]
Area Code:319
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.3302, -91.9999
Land Area:34.589 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 52210 has 746 residents and 289 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 41.9 years, older than the state (38.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.7%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:746Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:975Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:691Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:21.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$68,911Source: Census ACS
Households:289Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$167,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.58Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.80Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--834800871825829656692708726903889946975
Decennial Census697------------------746------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.9

Male Median Age: 44.5

Female Median Age: 40.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2429233091316201926293120241816114
Female30342024121221353112242829221791113
Total546343542125375550385359494635252217
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:71496.49%
Black:40.54%
Hispanic:*192.57%
Asian:10.14%
American Indian:10.14%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:10.14%
Total:740100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:36248.53%44.5 years
Females:38451.47%40.4 years
Total:746100%41.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:96899.28%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:70.72%
Total Population:975100%
Total Native Population:96899.28%
Total Foreign-born Population:70.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $68,911, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $14,793 (27.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,070. Family households earn a median of $85,446 versus $36,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,196). By gender, male median income is $41,635 and female is $43,523, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,888 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$54,118$53,870$53,082$55,104$54,712$51,818$56,250$55,156$57,841$60,714$61,029$66,389$68,911
Median Family Income$54,926$54,399$53,862$56,591$56,776$55,750$79,000$76,042$80,375$77,500$65,096$78,250$85,446
Median NonFamily Income$31,181$34,167$32,778$33,167$25,000$37,083$32,000$38,250$32,054$40,000$32,768$29,583$36,250
Median Male Income$43,269$42,083$51,667$58,750$56,964$42,031$48,036$43,438$44,464$36,484$36,645$38,984$41,635
Median Female Income$27,092$27,203$29,362$29,311$31,023$31,667$33,452$34,609$34,333$35,163$36,667$40,625$43,523
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:49070.61%
Unemployed:101.44%
Not In Labor Force:19427.95%
Total:694100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:14329.18%
Service:6813.88%
Sales and Office:8617.55%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7515.31%
Production, transportation, and material moving:11824.08%
Total Civilian Employed Population:490100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $167,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $57,700 (52.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,200. The median gross rent is $940, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $268 (39.88%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $142. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.04% (67.17% with a mortgage, 32.83% free-and-clear) and renters 18.96% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.30%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$110,200$93,600$113,500$93,300$150,200$111,900$117,000$121,900$151,700$134,400$127,100$156,700$167,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:3556.45%
$1,000 to $1,499:2337.10%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:46.45%
Total:62100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$672$661$702$625$625$727$766$827$798$825$855$960$940
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):17854.43%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):8726.61%
Renter Occupied:6218.96%
Total Occupied Housing Units:327100%

Occupied Housing Units:32799.70%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):10.30%
Total Housing Units:328100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:30292.07%
Multi-Family Units:195.79%
Other Units:72.13%
Total Housing Units:328100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 34.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (30.90%). High school or higher is 96.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 2.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 19.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (68.32%). College enrollment is 0.66%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:193.17%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):19031.67%
Some college, no degree:10317.17%
Associate's degree:8313.83%
Bachelor's degree:18731.17%
Graduate or professional degree:183.00%
Total:600100%
High school or higher:58196.83%
Bachelor's degree or higher:20534.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:77465.70%
Public Insurance:36931.32%
No Insurance:352.97%
Total:1,178100%
Has Health Insurance:1,14397.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty1.6%4.6%5.5%5.6%7.1%11.2%9.4%18.8%23.0%19.2%21.2%16.0%3.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:10.33%
Kindergarten:165.28%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):20768.32%
High school (grades 9-12):7725.41%
College or graduate school:20.66%
Total:303100%
Early Childhood:175.61%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):30099.01%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 52210 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 39 people with an annual payroll of $1,187,000. USPS data shows 268 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:268Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:4Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:346Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:268Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$261,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,187,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:39Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 52210 is located in Buchanan County, Iowa, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 52210. It covers 34.589 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.021 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:34.589 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.021 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12261.92 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1908155Source: Census
Place Name:Brandon city; IowaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


52211 | | 52209

Schools in ZIP Code 52210


We could not locate which school district 52210 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Independence Junior Senior High School 700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
District: Independence Community School DistrictNearby
West Elementary School 1301 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
District: Independence Community School DistrictNearby
East Elementary School 1103 First Street West
Independence, IA 50644
District: Independence Community School DistrictNearby
Early Childhood Center 1011 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
District: Independence Community School DistrictNearby
Jesup Elementary School 531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
District: Jesup Community School DistrictNearby
St Athanasius School 641 Stevens St
Jesup, IA 50648
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Johns School 314 3rd St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
District: Private SchoolNearby
Independence Christian Academy 700 13th St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 52210


Hawkeye Community College 1501 E Orange Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
Type: Post Secondary
Allen College 1990 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703-1999
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls 1350 College Square Mall
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Type: Post Secondary
La James International College-Cedar Falls 6322 University Ave
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Northern Iowa 1227 W 27th St
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0005
Type: Post Secondary
Mount Mercy University 1330 Elmhurst Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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