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ZIP Code 52306
Mechanicsville, IA, Cedar County
Population
1,642
Land area
75.2sq mi
People per sq mi
22
City
Mechanicsville
ZIP 52306 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 52306 at a glance
- ZIP 52306 (Mechanicsville) is 62% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,875, 18% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,500 (19% below Iowa) and median rent is $933 a month.
Local data for ZIP 52306
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 52306, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,875
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$167,500
Prices -16.3% in a year
Median rent
$933/mo
Homeownership
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
31.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
30
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
249
$11.35M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.43M
130 loans
Campaign donations
$20.36K
98% D, 2% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 52306, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
589
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 52306, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 52306
ZIP codes near 52306
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 52253Lisbon | 5.1 mi | 47.1 |
| 52337Stanwood | 6.7 mi | 30 |
| 52312Morley | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| 52305Martelle | 9.1 mi | 27.1 |
| 52314Mount Vernon | 9.4 mi | 59.3 |
| 52320Olin | 9.9 mi | 58.1 |
| 52216Clarence | 11 mi | 58 |
| 52333Solon | 12 mi | 85.6 |
| 52772Tipton | 12 mi | 130.2 |
| 52336Springville | 14 mi | 48 |
| 52358West Branch | 14 mi | 78.7 |
| 52205Anamosa | 15 mi | 123.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 52306?
- ZIP code 52306 is in Mechanicsville, IA (Cedar County).
- What county is ZIP code 52306 in?
- ZIP code 52306 is mostly in Cedar County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 52306?
- About 1,642 people live in the 52306 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.