52535 ZIP Code — Birmingham, IA

Van Buren County, Iowa

ZIP code 52535 is located in Birmingham, Iowa, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 56.03 square miles and serves a population of 859 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52535

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 $131,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,188. 39% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 52535 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

859

population

56.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52535 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52535

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52535. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Birmingham	Acceptable
Birmingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52551 Douds (4.6 mi) 52651 Stockport (8.8 mi) 52565 Keosauqua (8.8 mi) 52567 Libertyville (9.1 mi) 52557 Fairfield (10.9 mi) 52556 Fairfield (11.2 mi) 52620 Bonaparte (12.4 mi) 52635 Lockridge (12.8 mi) 52542 Cantril (14.3 mi) 52533 Batavia (14.4 mi) 52554 Eldon (15.5 mi) 52630 Hillsboro (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	859
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	56.03 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	40.8642
Longitude	-91.9487
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	319

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	49.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	12.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

859

Population

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$65,188

Median household income

$36,964

Per capita income

$131,300

Median home value

$1,011

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

372

Housing units

24.6%

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	164	19.1%
18 and over	695	80.9%
65 and over	225	26.2%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Other race 3.6%

Two or more races 3.1%

Black or African American 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	788	87.7%
Hispanic or Latino	40	4.4%
Other race	32	3.6%
Two or more races	28	3.1%
Black or African American	11	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	49.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	12.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 42.5%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	42.5%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$65,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 19.3%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,300
Median rent / month	$1,011
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	37.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	12.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.4%
Electricity	21.6%
Propane / LP gas	38.1%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	161	39.6%
Cohabiting couple	59	14.5%
Male householder, no spouse	110	27.0%
Female householder, no spouse	77	18.9%
Households with children under 18	93	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	158	38.8%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	17.1%
Married	42.5%	52.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	0.5%	8.3%
Divorced	31.2%	21.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	7.1%
Kindergarten	22	13.1%
Elementary school	76	45.2%
High school	24	14.3%
College / grad school	34	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Retail trade 11.9%

Public administration 11.7%

Professional & management 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Construction 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Information 2.9%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	24.5%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	817	95.1%
Spanish	17	2.1%
Other Indo-European	16	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	843	98.1%
Born in same state	843	98.1%
Born in different state	642	74.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	105	12.2%
Italian	81	9.4%
Arab	58	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	5.6%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.4%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52535

What city is ZIP code 52535 in?

ZIP code 52535 is primarily assigned to Birmingham, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52535 in?

ZIP code 52535 falls within Van Buren County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52535 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 52535 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 52535 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 52535 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52535 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 52535 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 52535 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 52535 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 52535 in?

ZIP code 52535 observes the CST timezone.