ZIP Code 52169 - Wadena Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 52169 is located in Wadena Iowa. Portions of 52169 are also in Illyria Township and Highland Township (Clayton County) and Fairfield Township (Fayette County) and Sperry Township and Westfield Township (Fayette County). 52169 is primarily within Fayette County, with some portions in Clayton County. Regionally, 52169 is located in the Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City and Dubuque Area.
ZIP Code 52169 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Wadena |
| Primary County | Fayette County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 418 |
| Area Code(s) | 563 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 52169 Map
52169 Demographics
52169 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 52169 is White. The current unemployment level in 52169 is 3.3%.
| Population | 418 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.63% |
| Population Density | 14 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 194 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,167 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $125,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
52169 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 328 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
52169 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 34 | 13.33% |
| Bachelor Degree | 44 | 17.25% |
| High School Diploma | 75 | 29.41% |
| No High School Diploma | 4 | 1.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 15 | 5.88% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 34 | 13.33% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 14.9% |
| Masters Degree | 8 | 3.14% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 1.18% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
52169 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.85146713, -91.65840149 |
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| Cities/Towns in 52169 | |
| Region | Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City and Dubuque Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 30 Square Miles |
52169 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 52b - Paleozoic Plateau/Coulee Section | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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