52501 ZIP Code – Ottumwa, Iowa
ZIP code 52501 is a large ZIP code located in Ottumwa, Iowa, within Wapello County with a population of approximately 30,535 residents. At $55,801, the median household income here runs below the Iowa average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $101,100 is well below the national average, with 65.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $919 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 17.6% is above the U.S. average. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. At 39.4, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 52548, 52566, 52530.
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ZIP 52501 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 52501 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30k | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $101k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $919 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.4 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.1% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 52548 – Chillicothe
- 52566 – Kirkville
- 52530 – Agency
- 52536 – Blakesburg
- 52543 – Cedar
- 52563 – Hedrick
- 52561 – Fremont
- 52554 – Eldon
- 52568 – Martinsburg
- 52553 – Eddyville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52548 | CHILLICOTHE | 67 | $61,375 |
| 52566 | KIRKVILLE | 262 | $70,000 |
| 52530 | AGENCY | 887 | $55,250 |
| 52536 | BLAKESBURG | 701 | $52,900 |
| 52543 | CEDAR | 420 | $72,813 |