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Delaware, IA
City in Delaware County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52036.
Population
138
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
189
ZIP codes
1
Delaware and its ZIP codes
Delaware at a glance
- Delaware is about 3.3 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Delaware, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Delaware.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,057
6,886 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,983
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $6,989 per person
PPP loans
$79.4K
8 loans, 21 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Delaware, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delaware, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Delaware
1 in or overlapping Delaware. Population shown
Cities near Delaware
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DelhiCity | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| EarlvilleCity | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
| ManchesterCity | 5.8 mi | 4.9 |
| GreeleyCity | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| HopkintonCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| RyanCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| DyersvilleCity | 11 mi | 7 |
| EdgewoodCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| WorthingtonCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| New ViennaCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| MasonvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| DundeeCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| ColesburgCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LuxemburgCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| CoggonCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| PrairieburgCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delaware, IA in?
- Delaware is in Delaware County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Delaware, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Delaware include 52036.
- What is the population of Delaware, IA?
- About 138 people live in Delaware, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delaware?
- Nearby places include Delhi (2.8 mi), Earlville (3.6 mi), Manchester (5.8 mi), Greeley (7.8 mi), Hopkinton (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023