52653 ZIP Code – Wapello, Iowa
ZIP code 52653 is a small ZIP code located in Wapello, Iowa, within Louisa County with a population of approximately 3,109 residents. At $71,190, the median household income here runs near the Iowa average and near the U.S. average. At $127,800, median home values run well below the national average, with 73.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $767 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 91% single-family (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 4.9%, well below the national average. 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 46.3, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 52752, 52640, 61272.
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ZIP 52653 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 52653 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,109 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $71k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $127k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $767 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.2% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 52752 – Grandview
- 52640 – Morning Sun
- 61272 – New Boston
- 52637 – Mediapolis
- 52646 – Oakville
- 52749 – Fruitland
- 61442 – Keithsburg
- 52754 – Letts
- 52737 – Columbus City
- 52738 – Columbus Junction
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52752 | GRANDVIEW | 364 | $52,969 |
| 52640 | MORNING SUN | 1,366 | $73,264 |
| 61272 | NEW BOSTON | 1,357 | $57,083 |
| 52637 | MEDIAPOLIS | 2,994 | $73,442 |
| 52646 | OAKVILLE | 293 | $61,250 |