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ZIP code 52542: Cantril, IA

52542 is a ZIP code in Cantril, Iowa, mainly in Van Buren County. About 588 people live here.

Population
588
Median household income
$65,000
Typical home value
$180,200+2.1% in 12 months
Median rent
$758gross, per month
Median age
35.6
Homeowners
91.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 52542 details

CityCantril
StateIowa
CountyVan Buren County (also partly Scotland County)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area46.8 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water
Population density13 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher14.3% of adults 25+
Average commute17 minutes
Center coordinates40.61985, -92.05624

ZIP codes near 52542

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
52570Milton, IA6.6 mi1,130
52573Mount Sterling, IA6.7 mi148
63432Arbela, MO9.1 mi363
52584Pulaski, IA9.9 mi420
52565Keosauqua, IA10.6 mi1,518
63555Memphis, MO11.7 mi3,258
63442Granger, MO12.5 mi—
63453Luray, MO13.3 mi388

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 52542?

A typical home in ZIP code 52542 is worth about $180,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $65,000 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 52542

What city is ZIP code 52542?

ZIP code 52542 is in Cantril, IA, in Van Buren County.

What county is ZIP code 52542 in?

52542 is mainly in Van Buren County, Iowa, and partly in Scotland County.

What is the population of ZIP code 52542?

About 588 people live in ZIP code 52542, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 52542 in?

52542 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.