52548 ZIP Code — Chillicothe, IA

Wapello County, Iowa

ZIP code 52548 is located in Chillicothe, Iowa, within Wapello County. It covers approximately 0.20 square miles and serves a population of 67 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

population

0.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52548 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52548

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chillicothe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52566 Kirkville (4.6 mi) 52501 Ottumwa (7.3 mi) 52553 Eddyville (8.3 mi) 52536 Blakesburg (8.5 mi) 52543 Cedar (8.9 mi) 52561 Fremont (11 mi) 52530 Agency (13.6 mi) 52563 Hedrick (14 mi) 52577 Oskaloosa (14.3 mi) 52531 Albia (15.2 mi) 52534 Beacon (15.2 mi) 52586 Rose Hill (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	67
Population density	335 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	0.20 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0861
Longitude	-92.5299
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	46.2%	53.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	29.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

Population

335

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$61,375

Median household income

$33,449

Per capita income

$80,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.5%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

16.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

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	4	6.0%
18 and over	63	94.0%
65 and over	15	22.4%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Other race 6.9%

Black or African American 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	60	83.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	6.9%
Other race	5	6.9%
Black or African American	2	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	53.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	29.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.0%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 58.1%

$75k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	58.1%
$75k–$100k	3.2%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
Median income	$61,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 58.6%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.5%
Renter occupied	6.5%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	90.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	57.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	57.6%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	3.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	3.2%
2 vehicles	67.7%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.2%
Propane / LP gas	90.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	18	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	3	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	7	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	3	9.7%
Households with children under 18	2	6.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	10	32.3%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	24.1%
Married	52.9%	62.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.3%
Divorced	20.6%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 77.6%

Some college, no degree 8.6%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	4	40.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	6	60.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 73.3%

Construction 6.7%

Education & healthcare 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Other services 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	3.3%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	80.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	17.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

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	41.9%
Retirement income	41.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	28.1%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	23.3%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	53.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	67	100.0%
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)	62	92.5%
Born in same state	62	92.5%
Born in different state	45	67.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	7.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	19.4%
French	12	17.9%
Arab	6	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4	6%
English	1	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52548

What city is ZIP code 52548 in?

ZIP code 52548 is primarily assigned to Chillicothe, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52548 in?

ZIP code 52548 falls within Wapello County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52548 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 52548 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52548?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 52548 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 52548 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 52548 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 52548 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 52548 in?

ZIP code 52548 observes the CST timezone.