ZIP code 52136
Where is ZIP code 52136?
Cresco, Iowa
Howard County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 52136 belongs to Cresco, Iowa in Howard County. 52136 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 507 and 563. About 5,840 people live in the 52136 area, where the median household income is $70,778. The closest ZIP codes are 52165 (Ridgeway, 7.6 mi southeast), 52155 (Lime Springs, 9.8 mi northwest) and 52163 (Protivin, 10.2 mi south).
| ZIP code | 52136 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cresco |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Howard County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 507, 563 |
| Coordinates | 43.363, -92.126 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 521 |
Population and income in 52136
| Population | 5,840 · higher than 87% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 28 · higher than 59% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.3 years · lower than 52% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $70,778 · lower than 59% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,585 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $161,100 · higher than 50% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $713 a month |
| Housing units | 2,604 |
| Households | 2,373 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 210.42 sq mi (plus 0.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52136. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 52136
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52165 | Ridgeway, IA | 7.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 52155 | Lime Springs, IA | 9.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 52163 | Protivin, IA | 10.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 52168 | Spillville, IA | 14.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 50628 | Elma, IA | 14.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 55939 | Harmony, MN | 15.1 mi N | Standard |
| 52132 | Calmar, IA | 15.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 52134 | Chester, IA | 16.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 52101 | Decorah, IA | 16.9 mi E | Standard |
| 55922 | Canton, MN | 17.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 52154 | Lawler, IA | 18.7 mi S | Standard |
| 52144 | Fort Atkinson, IA | 19.1 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 52136 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 52136
123 MAIN ST
CRESCO IA 52136
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Florenceville, Kendallville, Schley and Vernon Springs: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (52136-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 52136?
- 52136 is a Cresco, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 52136 in?
- ZIP code 52136 is in Howard County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 52136 in?
- 52136 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 52136?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 52136 use area codes 507 and 563.
- What is the population of ZIP code 52136?
- About 5,840 people live in ZIP code 52136, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 52136?
- The median household income in 52136 is $70,778 a year, lower than 59% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 52136?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 52136 are 52165 (Ridgeway, 7.6 miles), 52155 (Lime Springs, 9.8 miles), 52163 (Protivin, 10.2 miles) and 52168 (Spillville, 14.3 miles).