52551 ZIP Code — Douds, IA

Van Buren County, Iowa

ZIP code 52551 is located in Douds, Iowa, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 58.30 square miles and serves a population of 648 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52551

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 $100,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,184. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 40% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52551 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

648

population

58.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52551 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52551

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52551. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Douds	Acceptable
Douds	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52535 Birmingham (4.6 mi) 52565 Keosauqua (5.9 mi) 52567 Libertyville (9 mi) 52542 Cantril (11.4 mi) 52560 Floris (12.2 mi) 52570 Milton (12.9 mi) 52554 Eldon (13 mi) 52651 Stockport (13.1 mi) 52557 Fairfield (13.7 mi) 52533 Batavia (14.1 mi) 52620 Bonaparte (14.3 mi) 52556 Fairfield (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	648
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	58.30 sq mi
Water area	0.81 sq mi
Latitude	40.8291
Longitude	-92.0241
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	31.7%	49.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	45.5%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	12.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

648

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$90,184

Median household income

$29,734

Per capita income

$100,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

327

Housing units

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	133	20.5%
18 and over	515	79.5%
65 and over	158	24.4%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	636	98.1%
Two or more races	12	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.7%	49.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	45.5%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	12.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 37.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	37.6%
Median income	$90,184

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 39.0%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 4.0%

$300k–$500k 28.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	29.0%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	39.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.2%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	53.8%
3 bedrooms	24.5%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	10.2%
2 vehicles	13.3%
3 or more	67.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	66.3%
Wood	23.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	173	67.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	58	22.7%
Households with children under 18	68	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	109	42.7%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	16.1%
Married	62.7%	62.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.7%
Divorced	3.2%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	63	74.1%
College / grad school	22	25.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.8%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Other services 5.9%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Professional & management 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.8%
Service	8.2%
Sales & office	2.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.5%
Government	32.6%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	18.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.2

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	7.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.0%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	592	91.4%
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)	648	100.0%
Born in same state	648	100.0%
Born in different state	580	89.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	38	5.9%
Arab	20	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	2.8%
Polish	9	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	66.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52551

What city is ZIP code 52551 in?

ZIP code 52551 is primarily assigned to Douds, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52551 in?

ZIP code 52551 falls within Van Buren County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52551 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 52551 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52551 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 52551 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52551?

The median home value in ZIP code 52551 is $100,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 52551?

ZIP code 52551 has an estimated population of 648 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52551 in?

ZIP code 52551 observes the CST timezone.