52533 ZIP Code — Batavia, IA

Jefferson County, Iowa

ZIP code 52533 is located in Batavia, Iowa, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 87.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,058 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52533

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,135. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 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 52533 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,058

population

87.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52533 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52533

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52533. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Batavia	Acceptable
Batavia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52567 Libertyville (5.3 mi) 52554 Eldon (7.4 mi) 52580 Packwood (7.9 mi) 52530 Agency (8.5 mi) 52557 Fairfield (9.3 mi) 52556 Fairfield (11.4 mi) 52560 Floris (13 mi) 52563 Hedrick (13.4 mi) 52576 Ollie (14.1 mi) 52551 Douds (14.1 mi) 52501 Ottumwa (14.2 mi) 52535 Birmingham (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,058
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	87.98 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.0133
Longitude	-92.1406
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	45.4%	51.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	30.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	13.8%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,058

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$54,135

Median household income

$32,811

Per capita income

$101,100

Median home value

$643

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

415

Housing units

15.3%

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	209	19.8%
18 and over	849	80.2%
65 and over	140	13.2%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,039	97.3%
Two or more races	19	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	51.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	30.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	13.8%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$54,135

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 36.2%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,100
Median rent / month	$643
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	51.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.6%
Electricity	5.8%
Propane / LP gas	51.8%
Wood	7.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	43	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	112	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	113	24.4%
Households with children under 18	141	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	21.2%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	31.4%
Married	47.3%	40.8%
Separated	0.0%	3.4%
Widowed	22.2%	10.7%
Divorced	7.4%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	2.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	101	54.9%
High school	43	23.4%
College / grad school	35	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Retail trade 22.7%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Other services 4.3%

Construction 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Professional & management 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 12.0%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 22.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	993	93.9%
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)	1,058	100.0%
Born in same state	1,053	99.5%
Born in different state	881	83.3%
Foreign born	5	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	206	19.5%
Arab	149	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	76	7.2%
English	23	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52533

What city is ZIP code 52533 in?

ZIP code 52533 is primarily assigned to Batavia, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52533 in?

ZIP code 52533 falls within Jefferson County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52533 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 52533 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52533 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 52533 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52533?

The median home value in ZIP code 52533 is $101,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 52533?

ZIP code 52533 has an estimated population of 1,058 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52533 in?

ZIP code 52533 observes the CST timezone.