52501 ZIP Code
Ottumwa, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 52501 |
| City/Town: | Ottumwa |
| County: | Wapello |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,535 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,801 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,467 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,568 |
| Median Home Value: | $101,100 |
| Land Area: | 225.3 sq miles
583.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.0444, -92.4291 |
Population Information (52501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,535 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,417 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,118 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,974 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,738 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,183 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,099 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,761 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,222 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,441 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,923 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,516 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,479 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,999 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,387 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 813 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (52501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $101,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $919 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,568 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,202 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,366 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,744 | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,458 | 36.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (52501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,780 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,116 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,576 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,629 | 36.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,004 | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,431 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,438 | 11.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,586 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (52501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,801 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,671 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,401 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,467 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (52501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,999 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,325 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 661 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,220 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,835 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,878 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 586 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (52501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,650 | 84.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,128 | 3.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 88 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 527 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 519 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 976 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,647 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,859 | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,018 | 13.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,901 | 9.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 115 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 198 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 804 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (52501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 818 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 660 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,365 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 923 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,629 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,335 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,476 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,734 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 919 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 343 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (52501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,254 | 78.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,649 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 111 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 220 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 156 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 554 | 3.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (52501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 310 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 758 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,710 | 25.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 294 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,023 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 795 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 145 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 659 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 636 | 4.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,178 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 935 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 562 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 320 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (52501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (52501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,977 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,443 | 63.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,158 | 43.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,174 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (52501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,923 | 73.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,215 | 34.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,714 | 22.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 826 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 475 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,232 | 18.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (52501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,602 | 78.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 160 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 330 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 495 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 501 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 426 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 542 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 512 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (52501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 78 | 0.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 696 | 5.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 868 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 916 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,912 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,293 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,374 | 17.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,462 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,941 | 29.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (52501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 381 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,400 | 10.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,005 | 36.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,905 | 36.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,434 | 10.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 443 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (52501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,296 | 68.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 966 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,496 | 20.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 198 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 66 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 175 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (52501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 905 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,891 | 31.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,395 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,011 | 24.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (52501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,183 | 15.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,660 | 34.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,311 | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 927 | 12.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 982 | 12.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 485 | 6.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 160 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 36 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (52501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,138 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $558 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $919 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.38 |
Households (52501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,202 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,502 | 45.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,950 | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,538 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,247 | 26.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,078 | 33.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,959 | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (52501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,323 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,674 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,803 | 47.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 508 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,174 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,385 | 27.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (52501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,034 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 559 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 308 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,010 | 42.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,639 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,518 | 21.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (52501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,348 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,558 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,151 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,639 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 226 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,248 | 48.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,165 | 46.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (52501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,851 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,234 | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,729 | 64.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,280 | 30.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 279 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 225 | 5.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (52501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,567 | 90.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 98 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,968 | 3028.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,968 | 3028.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,968 | 3028.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 107 | 109.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 620 | 632.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 289 | 294.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,413 | 1441.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 8.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (52501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,561 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,639 | 86.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,922 | 13.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,471 | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 362 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 771 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 318 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (52501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,202 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,064 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Ottumwa, IA52501