52627 ZIP Code — Fort Madison, IA

Lee County, Iowa

ZIP code 52627 is located in Fort Madison, Iowa, within Lee County. It covers approximately 63.86 square miles and serves a population of 12,719 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52627

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 $107,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,533. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 52627 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,719

population

63.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52627 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52627

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52627. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Madison	Acceptable
Fort Madison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52656 West Point (6.8 mi) 62358 Niota (7.6 mi) 62354 Nauvoo (8.1 mi) 52658 Wever (8.6 mi) 52639 Montrose (9.1 mi) 52625 Donnellson (10.4 mi) 52657 Saint Paul (11.1 mi) 52648 Pilot Grove (11.5 mi) 52619 Argyle (13.4 mi) 52623 Danville (13.6 mi) 62330 Dallas City (14.4 mi) 52632 Keokuk (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,719
Population density	199 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	63.86 sq mi
Water area	8.40 sq mi
Latitude	40.6505
Longitude	-91.3738
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	319

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	48.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

12,719

Population

199

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$56,533

Median household income

$31,099

Per capita income

$107,900

Median home value

$812

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

4,793

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

449

Under 5

404

432

5–9

388

260

10–14

234

334

15–19

300

447

20–24

402

829

25–34

745

883

35–44

794

760

45–54

683

441

55–59

397

481

60–64

432

873

65–74

785

285

75–84

257

223

85+

201

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,669	21.0%
18 and over	10,050	79.0%
65 and over	2,624	20.6%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Black or African American 3.4%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	11,833	91.9%
Black or African American	442	3.4%
Two or more races	366	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	160	1.2%
Other race	46	0.4%
Asian	32	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	48.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	34.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	15.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$56,533

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 34.4%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,900
Median rent / month	$812
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	6.4%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	39.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.9%
Electricity	23.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,520	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	390	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,161	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,334	24.7%
Households with children under 18	1,415	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,815	33.6%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	21.2%
Married	47.4%	50.6%
Separated	1.0%	0.9%
Widowed	2.7%	12.2%
Divorced	11.7%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	183	7.3%
Kindergarten	125	5.0%
Elementary school	1,208	48.3%
High school	538	21.5%
College / grad school	445	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.5%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 13.8%

Construction 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 5.6%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Professional & management 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 20.4%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 21.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	23.3%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	962	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,866	93.3%
Spanish	47	0.4%
Other Indo-European	38	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,486	98.2%
Born in same state	12,457	97.9%
Born in different state	8,841	69.5%
Foreign born	29	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	233	1.8%
Not a US citizen	111	47.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,932	15.2%
French	1,053	8.3%
Arab	369	2.9%
English	135	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	135	1.1%
Dutch	77	0.6%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52627

What city is ZIP code 52627 in?

ZIP code 52627 is primarily assigned to Fort Madison, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52627 in?

ZIP code 52627 falls within Lee County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52627 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 52627 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52627?

The median home value in ZIP code 52627 is $107,900.

Does ZIP code 52627 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 52627 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 52627?

ZIP code 52627 has an estimated population of 12,719 residents, with a density of 199 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52627 in?

ZIP code 52627 observes the CST timezone.