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Cities in ZIP code 52556

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 52556. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 52556 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:

Fairfield, IA

Acceptable:

Maharishi Vedic City, Vedic City

Unacceptable:

Beckwith, Glasgow, Perlee, Salina

Stats and Demographics for the 52556 ZIP Code

ZIP code 52556 is located in southeast Iowa and covers a slightly higher than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 52556 are primarily white. The number of middle aged adults is extremely large while the number of young adults is large. There are also a large number of single adults and a small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 52556 ZIP code is small compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 52556 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes and universities nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 52556 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 52556 real estate data, the median home value of $94,000 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 52556. Rentals in 52556 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 52556 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $47,440 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 52556 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. If you are a person that likes walking or biking to work, it will be a comfort for you to know that 52556 has a well above average number of people who do not use a vehicle to commute. Instead of a commute, a higher percentage of people in 52556 are able to work from home than most places in the nation. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. The commute in 52556 is that short for a higher percentage of workers than almost anywhere in the United States. Many commuters should consider themselves lucky that they don't have a longer commute. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

For more information, see Fairfield, IA unemployment.

Schools and Education

The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Schools in ZIP Code 52556

ZIP Code 52556 is in the following school districts: Fairfield Community School District and Private. There are 5 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 52556.