52566 ZIP Code — Kirkville, IA

Wapello County, Iowa

ZIP code 52566 is located in Kirkville, Iowa, within Wapello County. It covers approximately 1.66 square miles and serves a population of 262 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52566

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $56,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,000.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52566 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

262

population

1.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52566 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52566

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52566. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kirkville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52548 Chillicothe (4.6 mi) 52543 Cedar (4.6 mi) 52561 Fremont (6.5 mi) 52553 Eddyville (8.1 mi) 52501 Ottumwa (9.5 mi) 52563 Hedrick (11.4 mi) 52577 Oskaloosa (11.7 mi) 52534 Beacon (12.7 mi) 52536 Blakesburg (13.1 mi) 52586 Rose Hill (13.6 mi) 52530 Agency (15.1 mi) 52531 Albia (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	262
Population density	158 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	1.66 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.1492
Longitude	-92.5035
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	38.8%	53.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	29.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

262

Population

158

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$70,000

Median household income

$26,715

Per capita income

$56,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.2%

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

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	54	20.6%
18 and over	208	79.4%
65 and over	23	8.8%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	261	99.6%
Two or more races	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	53.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	29.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 10.7%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 22.6%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.7%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	22.6%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	28.6%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
Median income	$70,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.7%

$50k–$100k 35.5%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	60.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	25.0%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	21.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	54.8%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	48.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	86.9%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	61	72.6%
Cohabiting couple	5	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	7	8.3%
Female householder, no spouse	11	13.1%
Households with children under 18	37	44.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	20	23.8%
Average household size	3.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.7%	9.7%
Married	45.8%	77.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.2%
Widowed	0.8%	6.5%
Divorced	10.7%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 31.4%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.2%
Kindergarten	4	6.3%
Elementary school	22	34.9%
High school	16	25.4%
College / grad school	19	30.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Manufacturing 29.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Construction 6.1%

Information 6.1%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Retail trade 3.8%

Other services 1.5%

Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.3%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	42.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	24.4%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 20.4%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.8%
Retirement income	14.3%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.9%
65 and over	8.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.0%
Public insurance	61.8%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	252	96.2%
Spanish	17	6.7%
Other Indo-European	17	6.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	262	100.0%
Born in same state	262	100.0%
Born in different state	220	84.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	11.5%
Arab	29	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	6.9%
English	9	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52566

What city is ZIP code 52566 in?

ZIP code 52566 is primarily assigned to Kirkville, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52566 in?

ZIP code 52566 falls within Wapello County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52566?

5% 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 52566 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 52566 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52566?

The median home value in ZIP code 52566 is $56,700.

Does ZIP code 52566 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 52566 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 52566 in?

ZIP code 52566 observes the CST timezone.