Checked
ZIP Code 52142
Fayette, IA, Fayette County
Population
1,890
Land area
75.3sq mi
People per sq mi
25
City
Fayette
ZIP 52142 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 52142 at a glance
- ZIP 52142 (Fayette) is 56% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,875, 24% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,500 (22% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,319 a month.
Local data for ZIP 52142
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 52142, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,875
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$1,319/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
30.1%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
16.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
36
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
861
$22.01M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.44M
113 loans
Campaign donations
$2,276
0% D, 73% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 52142, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 52142, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 52142
ZIP codes near 52142
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 52164Randalia | 6.1 mi | 25.4 |
| 50655Maynard | 6.4 mi | 35.8 |
| 50606Arlington | 6.5 mi | 67.3 |
| 52169Wadena | 7.2 mi | 33.4 |
| 50671Stanley | 11 mi | 21.9 |
| 50662Oelwein | 11 mi | 70.4 |
| 52077Volga | 11 mi | 30.3 |
| 50681Westgate | 12 mi | 24.3 |
| 52141Elgin | 12 mi | 83.5 |
| 52175West Union | 12 mi | 85.7 |
| 52147Hawkeye | 12 mi | 68.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 52142?
- ZIP code 52142 is in Fayette, IA (Fayette County).
- What county is ZIP code 52142 in?
- ZIP code 52142 is mostly in Fayette County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 52142?
- About 1,890 people live in the 52142 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.