52637 ZIP Code — Mediapolis, IA

Des Moines County, Iowa

ZIP code 52637 is located in Mediapolis, Iowa, within Des Moines County. It covers approximately 69.98 square miles and serves a population of 2,994 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52637

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 $168,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,442. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52637 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,994

population

69.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52637 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52637

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52637. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mediapolis	Acceptable
Mediapolis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52650 Sperry (5.4 mi) 52646 Oakville (6.5 mi) 52640 Morning Sun (9.6 mi) 61469 Oquawka (11.5 mi) 61442 Keithsburg (12.2 mi) 52601 Burlington (12.3 mi) 52653 Wapello (12.3 mi) 61437 Gladstone (13.4 mi) 52638 Middletown (13.7 mi) 52655 West Burlington (14 mi) 61476 Seaton (14.8 mi) 52644 Mount Union (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,994
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	69.98 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.0184
Longitude	-91.1316
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	35.9%	48.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	17.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,994

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$73,442

Median household income

$33,526

Per capita income

$168,100

Median home value

$813

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

954

Housing units

30.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

159

Under 5

163

5–9

103

10–14

15–19

20–24

250

25–34

257

176

35–44

182

155

45–54

159

55–59

60–64

169

65–74

175

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	821	27.4%
18 and over	2,173	72.6%
65 and over	580	19.4%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 4.2%

Asian 1.6%

Black or African American 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,779	92.4%
Two or more races	125	4.2%
Asian	49	1.6%
Black or African American	34	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.9%	48.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	17.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$73,442

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 24.0%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,100
Median rent / month	$813
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	27.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.4%
Electricity	23.3%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	682	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	52	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	143	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	271	23.6%
Households with children under 18	376	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	405	35.3%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	17.8%
Married	63.9%	53.2%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	3.1%	11.3%
Divorced	9.1%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 28.7%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 17.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	30.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	9.5%
Kindergarten	56	9.6%
Elementary school	270	46.5%
High school	153	26.3%
College / grad school	47	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.6%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Retail trade 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Professional & management 3.5%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 13.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	22.8%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	165	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,672	89.2%
Spanish	13	0.5%
Other Indo-European	9	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,921	97.6%
Born in same state	2,907	97.1%
Born in different state	2,340	78.2%
Foreign born	14	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	73	2.4%
Not a US citizen	2	2.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	234	7.8%
French	193	6.4%
Polish	115	3.8%
Arab	108	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	91	3%
Dutch	62	2.1%
Norwegian	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52637

What city is ZIP code 52637 in?

ZIP code 52637 is primarily assigned to Mediapolis, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52637 in?

ZIP code 52637 falls within Des Moines County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52637?

The median home value in ZIP code 52637 is $168,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 52637?

ZIP code 52637 has an estimated population of 2,994 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52637?

The median household income in ZIP code 52637 is $73,442, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52637 in?

ZIP code 52637 observes the CST timezone.