52563 ZIP Code — Hedrick, IA

Keokuk County, Iowa

ZIP code 52563 is located in Hedrick, Iowa, within Keokuk County. It covers approximately 108.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,770 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52563

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 $110,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,313. 30% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52563 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,770

population

108.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hedrick	Acceptable
Hedrick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52561 Fremont (9 mi) 52576 Ollie (9.5 mi) 52580 Packwood (11 mi) 52566 Kirkville (11.4 mi) 52501 Ottumwa (11.8 mi) 52591 Sigourney (12.1 mi) 52543 Cedar (12.5 mi) 52530 Agency (12.6 mi) 52533 Batavia (13.4 mi) 52548 Chillicothe (14 mi) 52586 Rose Hill (15.1 mi) 52585 Richland (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,770
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	108.10 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.1733
Longitude	-92.2867
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	30.0%	45.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	33.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	18.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,770

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$90,313

Median household income

$31,065

Per capita income

$110,500

Median home value

$710

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

540

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

136

15–19

139

20–24

25–34

150

35–44

153

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	547	30.9%
18 and over	1,223	69.1%
65 and over	261	14.7%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,734	98%
Two or more races	36	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	45.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	33.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	18.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$90,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 34.3%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,500
Median rent / month	$710
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	87.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	0.9%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	46.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.2%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	11.3%
2 vehicles	25.6%
3 or more	58.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.8%
Electricity	32.4%
Propane / LP gas	31.7%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	399	68.4%
Cohabiting couple	33	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	79	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	72	12.3%
Households with children under 18	260	44.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	192	32.9%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	28.9%
Married	61.3%	56.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.0%
Widowed	0.7%	6.5%
Divorced	11.4%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	8.1%
Kindergarten	59	10.9%
Elementary school	167	30.8%
High school	204	37.6%
College / grad school	68	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 18.0%

Retail trade 8.6%

Construction 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Professional & management 7.0%

Other services 5.2%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	31.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	3.2%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 6.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	14.1%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	21.9%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,662	93.9%
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)	1,770	100.0%
Born in same state	1,767	99.8%
Born in different state	1,594	90.1%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	303	17.1%
Italian	228	12.9%
English	40	2.3%
Arab	40	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	21	1.2%
Norwegian	3	0.2%
German	1	0.1%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52563

What city is ZIP code 52563 in?

ZIP code 52563 is primarily assigned to Hedrick, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52563 in?

ZIP code 52563 falls within Keokuk County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52563 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 52563 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52563?

The median home value in ZIP code 52563 is $110,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 52563?

ZIP code 52563 has an estimated population of 1,770 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52563?

The median household income in ZIP code 52563 is $90,313, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52563 in?

ZIP code 52563 observes the CST timezone.