52554 ZIP Code — Eldon, IA

Wapello County, Iowa

ZIP code 52554 is located in Eldon, Iowa, within Wapello County. It covers approximately 37.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,057 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52554

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 $84,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,407. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52554 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,057

population

37.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52554 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eldon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52530 Agency (5.5 mi) 52560 Floris (6.1 mi) 52533 Batavia (7.4 mi) 52567 Libertyville (8.2 mi) 52501 Ottumwa (11.6 mi) 52551 Douds (13 mi) 52537 Bloomfield (14.7 mi) 52580 Packwood (15 mi) 52557 Fairfield (15.3 mi) 52535 Birmingham (15.5 mi) 52563 Hedrick (16.9 mi) 52556 Fairfield (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,057
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	37.87 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	40.9317
Longitude	-92.2319
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.1%	53.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	29.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,057

Population

People per sq mi

55.3

Median age

$52,407

Median household income

$30,440

Per capita income

$84,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

522

Housing units

7.4%

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

101

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	176	16.7%
18 and over	881	83.3%
65 and over	352	33.3%
Median age	55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,006	93.5%
Two or more races	35	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.8%
Asian	9	0.8%
Other race	7	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.1%	53.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	29.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 16.3%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	16.3%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$52,407

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.9%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	52.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	32.4%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	24.9%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.4%
Electricity	19.5%
Propane / LP gas	41.9%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	10.9%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	229	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	167	31.3%
Female householder, no spouse	111	20.8%
Households with children under 18	96	18.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	232	43.4%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.1%	19.5%
Married	49.6%	54.8%
Separated	0.4%	2.3%
Widowed	8.1%	10.9%
Divorced	24.8%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 59.9%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 0.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	8.9%
Kindergarten	5	3.0%
Elementary school	88	52.4%
High school	52	31.0%
College / grad school	8	4.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Agriculture & mining 17.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.6%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Construction 10.8%

Retail trade 6.7%

Professional & management 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 1.2%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	34.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 28.4%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	21.9%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	55.3%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,027	97.2%
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)	1,048	99.1%
Born in same state	1,039	98.3%
Born in different state	803	76.0%
Foreign born	9	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.9%
Not a US citizen	3	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	165	15.6%
French	149	14.1%
Arab	107	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	4.1%
Polish	13	1.2%
German	9	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.5%
Internet access	72.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52554

What city is ZIP code 52554 in?

ZIP code 52554 is primarily assigned to Eldon, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52554 in?

ZIP code 52554 falls within Wapello County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52554 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 52554 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52554?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 52554 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 52554 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52554 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 52554 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 52554 in?

ZIP code 52554 observes the CST timezone.