Zip Code 52542 — Cantril, IA
52542 is a ZIP Code associated with Cantril, IA, located within Van Buren. 52542 ranks #6 out of 9 ZIP codes in Van Buren County by population (and #629 out of 970 in IA). The area supports an estimated population of 588 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 4.8 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
| Postal / Zip Code | 52542 |
| Primary City | Cantril |
| State / Province | IA |
| County | Van Buren |
| Total Population | 588 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 4.8 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
How 52542 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 52542 | Van Buren County | IA State Average |
| Population | 588 | 6,477 (Total) | 3,210,984 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 4.8 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #6 of 9 | -- | -- |
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