ZIP Code 52215 - Chelsea Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 52215 is located in Chelsea Iowa. Portions of 52215 are also in Salt Creek Township (Tama County) and Richland Township (Tama County) and Jefferson Township (Poweshiek County) and Otter Creek Township (Tama County) and York Township (Tama County) and Madison Township (Poweshiek County). 52215 is primarily within Tama County, with some portions in Poweshiek County. Regionally, 52215 is located in the Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City and Dubuque Area.
ZIP Code 52215 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Chelsea |
| Primary County | Tama County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 986 |
| Area Code(s) | 319 / 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 52215 Map
52215 Demographics
52215 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 52215 is White. The current unemployment level in 52215 is 3.3%.
| Population | 986 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 11 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 296 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $228,570 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.19% |
52215 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 889 | 88.19% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 11.61% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
52215 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 70 | 14.14% |
| Bachelor Degree | 22 | 4.44% |
| High School Diploma | 261 | 52.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 12 | 2.42% |
| GED or Alternate | 6 | 1.21% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 55 | 11.11% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 13.33% |
| Masters Degree | 3 | 0.61% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
52215 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.90916443, -92.39782715 |
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| Cities/Towns in 52215 | |
| Regions | Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City and Dubuque Area Des Moines-Ames Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 89 Square Miles |
52215 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47f - Rolling Loess Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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