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Waukon city, IA

ZIP 52172 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 52172

52172 has a population of 5,986 with a median age of 43.4 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.8%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-89% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.9%-79% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.6%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.8%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
22.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.7%-22% vs US avg
x
High school
40.4%+54% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.3%-43% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.9%-20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.9%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.9%-72% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.5%+460% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishNorwegian

Health & Community Indicators in 52172

Poverty Rate
11.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.9%-72% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.1%+1% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.8%+0% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
32.5%+460% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,986
Median age43.4
Poverty rate11.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.8%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born3.9%