52543 ZIP Code — Cedar, IA

Mahaska County, Iowa

ZIP code 52543 is located in Cedar, Iowa, within Mahaska County. It covers approximately 21.57 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 52543

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $110,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,813.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

420

population

21.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cedar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52561 Fremont (4.3 mi) 52566 Kirkville (4.6 mi) 52553 Eddyville (8.2 mi) 52577 Oskaloosa (8.3 mi) 52548 Chillicothe (8.9 mi) 52534 Beacon (9.3 mi) 52586 Rose Hill (9.4 mi) 52563 Hedrick (12.5 mi) 52501 Ottumwa (13.9 mi) 50143 Leighton (15.3 mi) 50268 What Cheer (15.6 mi) 50207 New Sharon (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

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

Geography
Land area	21.57 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.2146
Longitude	-92.5207
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	15.6%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	53.1%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

420

Population

People per sq mi

31.2

Median age

$72,813

Median household income

$26,577

Per capita income

$110,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

114

Housing units

22.0%

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	163	38.8%
18 and over	257	61.2%
65 and over	12	2.9%
Median age	31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	420	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.6%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	53.1%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	5.0%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 48.0%

$100k–$150k 35.8%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	48.0%
$100k–$150k	35.8%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
Median income	$72,813

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 31.6%

$100k–$150k 42.1%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	30.9%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	24.4%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	22.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	30.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	59.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.5%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	20.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	84.6%
Cohabiting couple	6	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	13	10.6%
Households with children under 18	93	75.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	6	4.9%
Average household size	3.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	12.3%
Married	73.7%	73.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	4.4%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 7.3%

Associate's degree 30.6%

Bachelor's degree 22.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	20	17.1%
Elementary school	66	56.4%
High school	31	26.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Finance & real estate 17.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.7%

Construction 11.8%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Other services 5.7%

Retail trade 5.2%

Public administration 3.9%

Professional & management 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.1%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	7.9%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.2%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	26.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.5%
Carpool	18.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.1%
Retirement income	11.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	28.9%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	21.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	22.8%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.1%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	4.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	361	86.0%
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)	420	100.0%
Born in same state	420	100.0%
Born in different state	388	92.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	107	25.5%
English	73	17.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	42	10%
Arab	6	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.3%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52543

What city is ZIP code 52543 in?

ZIP code 52543 is primarily assigned to Cedar, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52543 in?

ZIP code 52543 falls within Mahaska County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52543 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 52543 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 52543 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 52543 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52543?

The median home value in ZIP code 52543 is $110,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 52543?

ZIP code 52543 has an estimated population of 420 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52543 in?

ZIP code 52543 observes the CST timezone.