52553 ZIP Code — Eddyville, IA

Wapello County, Iowa

ZIP code 52553 is located in Eddyville, Iowa, within Wapello County. It covers approximately 82.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,856 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52553

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 $152,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,357. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52553 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,856

population

82.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eddyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52577 Oskaloosa (7.5 mi) 52566 Kirkville (8.1 mi) 52534 Beacon (8.2 mi) 52543 Cedar (8.2 mi) 52548 Chillicothe (8.3 mi) 52531 Albia (11.9 mi) 50044 Bussey (11.9 mi) 52561 Fremont (12.4 mi) 52536 Blakesburg (13 mi) 50143 Leighton (13.5 mi) 50256 Tracy (15.3 mi) 52501 Ottumwa (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,856
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	82.27 sq mi
Water area	0.94 sq mi
Latitude	41.1575
Longitude	-92.6593
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	42.4%	53.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	29.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,856

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$59,357

Median household income

$26,739

Per capita income

$152,700

Median home value

$915

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

623

Housing units

10.2%

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

112

60–64

110

102

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	445	24.0%
18 and over	1,411	76.0%
65 and over	403	21.7%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Black or African American 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,784	94.6%
Black or African American	37	2%
Hispanic or Latino	29	1.5%
Two or more races	28	1.5%
Other race	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.4%	53.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	29.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 25.2%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	25.2%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$59,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,700
Median rent / month	$915
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	24.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.3%
Electricity	19.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Wood	23.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	393	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	55	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	115	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	142	20.1%
Households with children under 18	242	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	278	39.4%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	19.2%
Married	50.3%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.0%
Widowed	7.4%	9.8%
Divorced	18.4%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.3%
Kindergarten	40	9.3%
Elementary school	244	57.0%
High school	108	25.2%
College / grad school	22	5.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Manufacturing 24.0%

Retail trade 16.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Construction 3.8%

Professional & management 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Other services 2.6%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.8%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 17.2%

Under 18 years 28.5%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 61.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	51.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,800	97.0%
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)	1,852	99.8%
Born in same state	1,852	99.8%
Born in different state	1,567	84.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	318	17.1%
Arab	301	16.2%
Italian	250	13.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	191	10.3%
Dutch	10	0.5%
Polish	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52553

What city is ZIP code 52553 in?

ZIP code 52553 is primarily assigned to Eddyville, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52553 in?

ZIP code 52553 falls within Wapello County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52553?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52553?

17% of residents in ZIP code 52553 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 52553 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 52553 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52553 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 52553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 52553 in?

ZIP code 52553 observes the CST timezone.