52565 ZIP Code — Keosauqua, IA

Van Buren County, Iowa

ZIP code 52565 is located in Keosauqua, Iowa, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 113.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,920 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52565

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 $117,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,848) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52565 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,920

population

113.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52565 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52565

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52565. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Keosauqua	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52542 Cantril (5.6 mi) 52551 Douds (5.9 mi) 52535 Birmingham (8.8 mi) 52570 Milton (8.8 mi) 52620 Bonaparte (12 mi) 52584 Pulaski (13.5 mi) 52651 Stockport (14.7 mi) 52560 Floris (14.8 mi) 52567 Libertyville (14.9 mi) 52626 Farmington (16.7 mi) 52554 Eldon (17.5 mi) 52630 Hillsboro (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,920
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	113.42 sq mi
Water area	2.59 sq mi
Latitude	40.7445
Longitude	-92.0060
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	55.2%	49.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	12.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,920

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$56,848

Median household income

$37,900

Per capita income

$117,000

Median home value

$545

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

727

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

146

45–54

142

55–59

119

60–64

116

140

65–74

136

109

75–84

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	315	16.4%
18 and over	1,605	83.6%
65 and over	544	28.3%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,889	98.2%
Two or more races	20	1%
Black or African American	10	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	49.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	12.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 27.1%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	27.1%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$56,848

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,000
Median rent / month	$545
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	26.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.7%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	37.7%
Wood	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	459	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	42	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	124	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	147	19.0%
Households with children under 18	165	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	313	40.5%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	12.8%
Married	60.8%	64.8%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	9.0%
Divorced	14.7%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.4%
Kindergarten	9	3.5%
Elementary school	151	58.8%
High school	77	30.0%
College / grad school	6	2.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.8%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Construction 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Retail trade 8.9%

Other services 8.5%

Professional & management 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Information 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.8%
Carpool	19.4%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	12.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	38.9%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,849	96.3%
Spanish	14	0.8%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,916	99.8%
Born in same state	1,900	99.0%
Born in different state	1,377	71.7%
Foreign born	16	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	243	12.7%
English	214	11.1%
Arab	211	11%
Italian	195	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	12	0.6%
Dutch	8	0.4%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52565

What city is ZIP code 52565 in?

ZIP code 52565 is primarily assigned to Keosauqua, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52565 in?

ZIP code 52565 falls within Van Buren County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52565 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 52565 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 52565 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 52565 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 52565 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 52565 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52565 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 52565 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 52565 in?

ZIP code 52565 observes the CST timezone.