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ZIP code 52169: Wadena, IA

52169 is a ZIP code in Wadena, Iowa, mainly in Fayette County. About 367 people live here.

Population
367
Median household income
$52,321
Typical home value
$234,600+12.4% in 12 months
Median rent
$592gross, per month
Median age
53.6
Homeowners
78.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 52169 details

CityWadena
StateIowa
CountyFayette County (also partly Clayton County)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area33.4 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water
Population density11 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher17.3% of adults 25+
Average commute27.5 minutes
Center coordinates42.86071, -91.66307

Median rent in 52169 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$528/mo
2 bedrooms$550/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 52169

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
52141Elgin, IA5.0 mi1,259
52077Volga, IA5.8 mi313
52142Fayette, IA7.3 mi1,890
50606Arlington, IA8.0 mi803
52135Clermont, IA11.0 mi834
52043Elkader, IA12.1 mi2,058
52175West Union, IA12.3 mi3,484
52164Randalia, IA12.3 mi187

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 52169?

A typical home in ZIP code 52169 is worth about $234,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $52,321 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $234,600 homeWhat can a $52,321 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 52169

What city is ZIP code 52169?

ZIP code 52169 is in Wadena, IA, in Fayette County.

What county is ZIP code 52169 in?

52169 is mainly in Fayette County, Iowa, and partly in Clayton County.

What is the population of ZIP code 52169?

About 367 people live in ZIP code 52169, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 52169 in?

52169 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.