52552 ZIP Code — Drakesville, IA

Davis County, Iowa

ZIP code 52552 is located in Drakesville, Iowa, within Davis County. It covers approximately 58.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,012 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52552

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 $190,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($58,105) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 39% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 52552 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,012
population
58.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52552 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52552

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City Status
Drakesville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
52594 Unionville (6.5 mi) 52537 Bloomfield (7.9 mi) 52536 Blakesburg (11.1 mi) 52572 Moulton (12.3 mi) 52560 Floris (14.9 mi) 52501 Ottumwa (15.9 mi) 52530 Agency (17.1 mi) 52571 Moravia (17.3 mi) 52554 Eldon (17.8 mi) 52548 Chillicothe (18.3 mi) 52555 Exline (19.5 mi) 52584 Pulaski (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,012
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 051
Geography
Land area 58.47 sq mi
Water area 0.56 sq mi
Latitude 40.8214
Longitude -92.5397
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 41.6% 35.8% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 27.6% 34.9% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.9% 24.8% 21.5%
Over $200k 1.8% 4.4% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,012
Population
17
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$58,105
Median household income
$27,442
Per capita income
$190,300
Median home value
$840
Median monthly rent
87.1%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
318
Housing units
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
38
Under 5
39
48
5–9
49
39
10–14
40
21
15–19
22
61
20–24
64
46
25–34
48
47
35–44
49
59
45–54
61
22
55–59
23
23
60–64
24
54
65–74
56
17
75–84
17
22
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828428.1%
18 and over72871.9%
65 and over18918.7%
Median age34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White1,012100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.6% 35.8% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 27.6% 34.9% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.9% 24.8% 21.5%
Over $200k 1.8% 4.4% 5.0%
Under $10k 0.3%
$10k–$15k 5.5%
$15k–$25k 13.5%
$25k–$35k 7.7%
$35k–$50k 20.3%
$50k–$75k 13.8%
$75k–$100k 11.1%
$100k–$150k 18.2%
$150k–$200k 3.7%
$200k+ 5.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.3%
$10k–$15k5.5%
$15k–$25k13.5%
$25k–$35k7.7%
$35k–$50k20.3%
$50k–$75k13.8%
$75k–$100k11.1%
$100k–$150k18.2%
$150k–$200k3.7%
$200k+5.8%
Median income$58,105

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%
$50k–$100k 16.3%
$100k–$150k 10.2%
$150k–$200k 20.1%
$200k–$300k 22.3%
$300k–$500k 13.4%
$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$190,300
Median rent / month$840
Owner occupied87.1%
Renter occupied12.9%
Vacant9.7%
Single-family detached94.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.4%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)3.18

Year built

Era%
2020 or later4.2%
2010–201915.3%
2000–20096.7%
1990–19997.2%
1980–198912.5%
1970–19796.1%
1960–19694.7%
1950–19598.1%
1940–19492.2%
1939 or earlier33.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)8.6%
1 bedroom4.4%
2 bedrooms35.8%
3 bedrooms33.3%
4 bedrooms13.3%
5+ bedrooms4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle28.9%
1 vehicle29.5%
2 vehicles13.2%
3 or more28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.6%
Electricity2.2%
Propane / LP gas62.5%
Wood33.5%
No fuel used1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23171.1%
Cohabiting couple10.3%
Male householder, no spouse298.9%
Female householder, no spouse6419.7%
Households with children under 1811334.8%
Households with seniors (65+)11936.6%
Average household size3.11

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.7%15.8%
Married66.5%67.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.1%9.3%
Divorced7.8%7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 29.9%
Some HS, no diploma 0.5%
HS graduate 27.6%
Some college, no degree 15.2%
Associate's degree 10.0%
Bachelor's degree 11.7%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher69.5%
Bachelor's or higher16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3113.6%
Kindergarten229.6%
Elementary school12353.9%
High school3314.5%
College / grad school198.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.7%
Education & healthcare 21.3%
Retail trade 12.4%
Agriculture & mining 10.6%
Construction 8.0%
Wholesale trade 7.8%
Transportation & utilities 4.3%
Public administration 4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%
Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.4%
Service13.8%
Sales & office4.6%
Natural resources & construction8.3%
Production & transportation44.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.5%
Government17.2%
Self-employed13.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone52.7%
Carpool10.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk8.5%
Work from home12.1%
Other means16.1%
Avg commute (minutes)35.9

Poverty

All people 4.2%
Under 18 years 1.1%
18 and over 5.5%
Married-couple families 3.5%
Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.1%
Retirement income25.8%
Supplemental Security1.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.5%
High blood pressure36.8%
High cholesterol36.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis27.7%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease9.0%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.1%
Binge drinking20.3%
No physical activity28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.4%
Depression19.1%
Fair or poor health16.4%
Poor mental health14.4%
Poor physical health11.6%
No health insurance11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist61.7%
Cholesterol screening87.3%
Teeth loss16.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans456.2%
Disability%
Any disability13.2%
Under 187.4%
18–64 years8.2%
65 and over36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance43.6%
Public insurance24.7%
No insurance39.2%
Uninsured under 1926.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only93592.4%
Spanish687.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander687.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,012100.0%
Born in same state1,012100.0%
Born in different state72471.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French11911.8%
English868.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab797.8%
Italian434.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.1%
Internet access61.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52552

What city is ZIP code 52552 in?

ZIP code 52552 is primarily assigned to Drakesville, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52552 in?

ZIP code 52552 falls within Davis County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52552 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 52552 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52552 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 52552 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52552?

The median home value in ZIP code 52552 is $190,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 52552?

ZIP code 52552 has an estimated population of 1,012 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52552 in?

ZIP code 52552 observes the CST timezone.

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