52601 ZIP Code
Burlington, Iowa
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 52601 |
| City/Town: | Burlington |
| County: | Des Moines |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,592 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,827 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,662 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,988 |
| Median Home Value: | $121,500 |
| Land Area: | 109.3 sq miles
283.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.6 sq miles
24.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8561, -91.1298 |
Population Information (52601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,592 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,382 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,210 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,420 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,735 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,671 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,797 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,404 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,123 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,158 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,155 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,886 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,220 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,600 | 13.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,503 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 920 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (52601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $121,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $891 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,988 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,727 | 91.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,261 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,805 | 69.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,922 | 30.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (52601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,565 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 364 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,150 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,010 | 35.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,158 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,491 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,780 | 14.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,612 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (52601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,827 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,779 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,166 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,662 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (52601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,398 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,930 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 468 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,141 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,359 | 80.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,782 | 13.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 723 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 66 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (52601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,812 | 86.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,480 | 5.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 373 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 216 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,701 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 594 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,262 | 4.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 895 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 67 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 21 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 279 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (52601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 739 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,033 | 8.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 962 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,297 | 10.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,885 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,265 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,597 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,586 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 685 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 678 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (52601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,326 | 79.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,125 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 477 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 246 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 531 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (52601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 278 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 794 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,543 | 19.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 202 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,706 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 639 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 123 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 531 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 751 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,276 | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,299 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 448 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 340 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (52601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.7% | 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 (52601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,363 | 95.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,629 | 63.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,648 | 49.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,018 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (52601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,186 | 72.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,084 | 39.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,392 | 26.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 890 | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 272 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,228 | 17.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (52601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,520 | 75.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 543 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 347 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 781 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 523 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 507 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 459 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 271 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 37 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (52601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 614 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 825 | 5.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,036 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 565 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,443 | 10.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,264 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,744 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 904 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,583 | 39.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (52601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 315 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,253 | 9.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,733 | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,158 | 36.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,684 | 12.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 845 | 6.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (52601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,877 | 69.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 849 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,756 | 21.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 157 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 68 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (52601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,312 | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,423 | 34.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,663 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,329 | 18.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (52601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,158 | 13.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,469 | 28.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,734 | 19.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,168 | 13.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,381 | 15.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 676 | 7.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 179 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 40 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (52601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,230 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $571 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $891 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.38 |
Households (52601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,727 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,875 | 38.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,352 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,957 | 23.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,855 | 30.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,349 | 26.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,536 | 35.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.14 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (52601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,103 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,901 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,015 | 45.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 411 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,680 | 15.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,471 | 31.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (52601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,663 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 416 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 331 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,618 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,443 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 855 | 15.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (52601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,527 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,995 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,381 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,849 | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 630 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,263 | 46.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,956 | 40.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (52601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,553 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,793 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,563 | 67.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,218 | 32.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 511 | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (52601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,891 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 163 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 701 | 430.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 701 | 430.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 701 | 430.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 94 | 57.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 46 | 28.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 19 | 11.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 141 | 86.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 51 | 31.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (52601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,172 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,190 | 96.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 982 | 3.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 446 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 220 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 269 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 47 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (52601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,727 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,279 | 88.6% | 89.4% |
Burlington, IA52601