52534 ZIP Code — Beacon, IA

Mahaska County, Iowa

ZIP code 52534 is located in Beacon, Iowa, within Mahaska County. It covers approximately 0.77 square miles and serves a population of 420 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52534

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($54,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52534 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

420

population

0.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52534 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52534

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52534. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beacon	Acceptable
Beacon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52577 Oskaloosa (1 mi) 50143 Leighton (6.1 mi) 52553 Eddyville (8.2 mi) 52543 Cedar (9.3 mi) 50044 Bussey (11.4 mi) 50207 New Sharon (11.6 mi) 50256 Tracy (12 mi) 52586 Rose Hill (12.1 mi) 52566 Kirkville (12.7 mi) 52561 Fremont (12.8 mi) 50119 Harvey (13.2 mi) 50219 Pella (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	420
Population density	545 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	0.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.2746
Longitude	-92.6815
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	56.2%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

420

Population

545

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$54,625

Median household income

$38,519

Per capita income

$71,400

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

141

Housing units

8.5%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	25.0%
18 and over	315	75.0%
65 and over	54	12.9%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Two or more races 6%

Black or African American 3.6%

Asian 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	368	87.6%
Two or more races	25	6%
Black or African American	15	3.6%
Asian	12	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$54,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.3%

$50k–$100k 31.2%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,400
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	61.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.1%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	20.0%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.6%
Electricity	27.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	72	41.1%
Cohabiting couple	30	17.1%
Male householder, no spouse	35	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	38	21.7%
Households with children under 18	63	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	25.7%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	30.9%
Married	44.3%	46.7%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.5%
Divorced	17.0%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 18.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.7%
Kindergarten	3	2.8%
Elementary school	34	31.5%
High school	43	39.8%
College / grad school	24	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.3%

Construction 18.2%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Retail trade 13.0%

Professional & management 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	6.9%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	30.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	21.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 18.4%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.6%
Retirement income	6.9%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	22.6%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.1%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	392	93.3%
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)	410	97.6%
Born in same state	410	97.6%
Born in different state	345	82.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	2.4%
Not a US citizen	7	70.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	74	17.6%
French	34	8.1%
Arab	30	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	5.7%
Polish	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52534

What city is ZIP code 52534 in?

ZIP code 52534 is primarily assigned to Beacon, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52534 in?

ZIP code 52534 falls within Mahaska County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52534?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 52534 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 52534 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52534?

The median home value in ZIP code 52534 is $71,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 52534?

ZIP code 52534 has an estimated population of 420 residents, with a density of 546 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52534 in?

ZIP code 52534 observes the CST timezone.