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.

ZIP Code 52501 Data

Population 30,535
Median Household Income $55,801
Median Home Value $101,100
Median Rent $919
Median Age 39.4
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Poverty Rate 17.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%
State Iowa

ZIP 52501 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 52501IA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population30k3,29710k
Median Household Income$55k$71k$73k
Median Home Value$101k$153k$258k
Median Rent$919$792$1,088
Median Age39.443.643.2
Unemployment Rate3.8%3.1%5.0%
Poverty Rate17.6%9.8%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher20.1%21.9%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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