52530 ZIP Code — Agency, IA

Wapello County, Iowa

ZIP code 52530 is located in Agency, Iowa, within Wapello County. It covers approximately 17.63 square miles and serves a population of 887 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52530

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,250. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52530 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

887

population

17.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52530 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52530

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52530. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Agency	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52554 Eldon (5.5 mi) 52501 Ottumwa (6.3 mi) 52533 Batavia (8.5 mi) 52560 Floris (10.4 mi) 52567 Libertyville (12 mi) 52563 Hedrick (12.6 mi) 52548 Chillicothe (13.6 mi) 52580 Packwood (14.3 mi) 52566 Kirkville (15.1 mi) 52536 Blakesburg (15.7 mi) 52537 Bloomfield (16.6 mi) 52552 Drakesville (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	887
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	17.63 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	40.9916
Longitude	-92.3016
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	53.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	29.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

887

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$55,250

Median household income

$32,262

Per capita income

$170,000

Median home value

$552

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

327

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	185	20.9%
18 and over	702	79.1%
65 and over	240	27.1%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	861	95.3%
Two or more races	23	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	16	1.8%
Black or African American	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	53.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	29.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.7%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	16.8%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$55,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,000
Median rent / month	$552
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	21.5%
1950–1959	19.7%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	39.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.0%
Electricity	23.7%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	205	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	52	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	95	26.5%
Households with children under 18	93	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	178	49.7%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	16.6%
Married	63.5%	56.6%
Separated	4.9%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	12.2%
Divorced	9.3%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 22.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	6.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	107	59.4%
High school	32	17.8%
College / grad school	29	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Retail trade 19.9%

Finance & real estate 12.3%

Professional & management 12.3%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Public administration 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Construction 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Other services 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	35.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.0

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 53.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.1%
Retirement income	41.3%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	8.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	837	94.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	885	99.8%
Born in same state	885	99.8%
Born in different state	734	82.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	105	11.8%
French	86	9.7%
Arab	79	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	2.4%
Polish	8	0.9%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	92.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52530

What city is ZIP code 52530 in?

ZIP code 52530 is primarily assigned to Agency, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52530 in?

ZIP code 52530 falls within Wapello County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52530 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 52530 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 52530 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 52530 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 52530 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 52530 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52530?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 52530 in?

ZIP code 52530 observes the CST timezone.