| City: | Swedesburg, Iowa |
| County: | Henry County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:21:12 AM |
| Population: | 55 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 319 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.0979, -91.5541 |
| Land Area: | 1.036 sq mi |
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Swedesburg is a tiny hamlet in southeastern Iowa, covering just over one square mile in Henry County. With only 55 residents and 30 occupied homes, this is one of Iowa's smallest communities with its own ZIP code. The compact village includes just seven named streets (Sunset Drive, James Avenue, Academy Avenue, Park Street, Western Avenue, 140th Street, and Stratford Avenue), served by a single rural carrier route.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery. The Swedesburg post office maintains 37 PO Boxes for 30 households, an adoption rate of 1.23. That extra capacity serves a few surrounding addresses and businesses. The village has five business establishments employing 13 people.
Swedesburg's housing stock tells the story of a historic settlement. Of 35 total housing units, 27 were built before 1939. That's 77% of the village. Median home values stand at $170,800. The median age is 47.3 years, and 26 of 30 occupied homes are owner-occupied. With a median household income of $72,083 and 42.6% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher, this isn't a struggling village but rather a small, established community.
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SWEDESBURG, IA 52652Seven named streets serve this compact village, with Academy Avenue suggesting educational heritage.
ZIP Code 52652 has 55 residents and 30 households (average 1.83 persons per household). The median age is 47.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 32.7% male and 67.3% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.5%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (3.6%, slightly lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 55Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 119Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 53.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $74,861Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 30Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.83Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 87 | 87 | 119 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 55 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.3
Male Median Age: 29
Female Median Age: 49.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 52 | 96.30% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 2 | 3.70% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 18 | 32.73% | 29.0 years |
| Females: | 37 | 67.27% | 49.3 years |
| Total: | 55 | 100% | 47.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 119 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 119 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 119 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $74,861, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $74,861. Family households earn a median of $74,861 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $74,861). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 79.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (33.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $72,083 | $74,861 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,536 | $74,861 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,893 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 57 | 79.17% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 15 | 20.83% |
| Total: | 72 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 26.32% |
| Service: | 16 | 28.07% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 12.28% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 19 | 33.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 57 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $170,800 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 31 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 31 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 31 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
In 2024, 41.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 22.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (61.11%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7 | 12.73% |
| Associate's degree: | 25 | 45.45% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 23 | 41.82% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 55 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 55 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 23 | 41.82% |
| Private Insurance: | 90 | 75.63% |
| Public Insurance: | 29 | 24.37% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 119 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 119 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 22.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 14 | 25.93% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 33 | 61.11% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 7 | 12.96% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 25.93% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 40 | 74.07% |
ZIP Code 52652 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 11 people with an annual payroll of $407,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 41Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $99,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $407,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 11Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 52652 is located in Henry County, Iowa, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Iowa's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 52652. It covers 1.036 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 1.036 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12048.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1976800Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Swedesburg CDP; IowaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 52652 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.
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 February 1, 2026.