ZIP Code 52540 - Brighton Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 52540 is located in Brighton Iowa. Portions of 52540 are also in Pleasant Plain and Coppock and Walnut Township (Jefferson County) and Clay Township (Washington County) and Brighton Township (Washington County) and Penn Township (Jefferson County) and Dutch Creek Township and Lockridge Township and Franklin Township (Washington County) and Buchanan Township (Jefferson County). 52540 is primarily within Jefferson County, with some portions in Washington County. Regionally, 52540 is located in the Ottumwa-Kirksville Area.
ZIP Code 52540 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Brighton |
| Primary County | Jefferson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,230 |
| Area Code(s) | 319 / 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 52540 Map
52540 Demographics
52540 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 52540 is White. The current unemployment level in 52540 is 3.3%.
| Population | 1,230 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.25% |
| Population Density | 12 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 569 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,500 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $154,510 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.44% |
52540 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,139 | 98.11% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1.55% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.34% |
52540 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 83 | 8.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 116 | 12.31% |
| High School Diploma | 408 | 43.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 65 | 6.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 142 | 15.07% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 10.4% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 15 | 1.59% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13 | 1.38% |
52540 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.15722656, -91.82148743 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 52540 | |
| Regions | Ottumwa-Kirksville Area Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City and Dubuque Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Fairfield, IA Iowa City, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 101 Square Miles |
52540 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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