52549 ZIP Code — Cincinnati, IA

Appanoose County, Iowa

ZIP code 52549 is located in Cincinnati, Iowa, within Appanoose County. It covers approximately 44.04 square miles and serves a population of 623 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52549

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 $109,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,333. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 40% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 52549 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

623

population

44.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52549 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52549

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cincinnati	Acceptable
Cincinnati	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52544 Centerville (5.3 mi) 52555 Exline (6.2 mi) 63565 Unionville (10.1 mi) 52590 Seymour (11.3 mi) 52574 Mystic (11.8 mi) 63551 Livonia (12.3 mi) 52581 Plano (13.7 mi) 52572 Moulton (13.9 mi) 52583 Promise City (17.2 mi) 63541 Glenwood (18 mi) 52571 Moravia (18.3 mi) 64672 Powersville (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	623
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	44.04 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.6302
Longitude	-92.9365
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	51.9%	58.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	28.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	11.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

623

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$58,333

Median household income

$22,252

Per capita income

$109,900

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

29.9%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

217

Housing units

16.8%

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	211	33.9%
18 and over	412	66.1%
65 and over	101	16.2%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	621	99.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%
Two or more races	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	58.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	28.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	11.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	22.4%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$58,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.7%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,900
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	35.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	47.9%
3 bedrooms	31.2%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	43.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.2%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%
Wood	15.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	108	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	23	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	26	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	39	19.9%
Households with children under 18	49	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	38.8%
Average household size	3.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	18.4%
Married	62.4%	51.6%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	9.9%
Divorced	5.0%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.9%
Kindergarten	2	1.7%
Elementary school	90	77.6%
High school	23	19.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.4%

Construction 16.1%

Retail trade 16.1%

Education & healthcare 13.8%

Professional & management 11.1%

Other services 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Information 3.7%

Public administration 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	26.3%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	17.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 29.9%

Under 18 years 53.1%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 20.4%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.7%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	40.1%
Uninsured under 19	70.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	542	87.0%
Spanish	91	16.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	91	16.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	623	100.0%
Born in same state	623	100.0%
Born in different state	307	49.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	76	12.2%
Italian	59	9.5%
Arab	50	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	1.8%
English	9	1.4%
Dutch	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	76.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52549

What city is ZIP code 52549 in?

ZIP code 52549 is primarily assigned to Cincinnati, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52549 in?

ZIP code 52549 falls within Appanoose County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52549 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 52549 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52549?

30% of residents in ZIP code 52549 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 52549 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 52549 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52549 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 52549 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 52549 in?

ZIP code 52549 observes the CST timezone.