52569 ZIP Code — Melrose, IA

Monroe County, Iowa

ZIP code 52569 is located in Melrose, Iowa, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 100.42 square miles and serves a population of 630 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52569

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($57,422) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52569 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

630

population

100.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52569 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52569

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52569. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Melrose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50150 Lovilia (9 mi) 52571 Moravia (9.9 mi) 52531 Albia (10 mi) 50238 Russell (11 mi) 52574 Mystic (13 mi) 52581 Plano (13 mi) 50116 Hamilton (13.6 mi) 50049 Chariton (14.6 mi) 50044 Bussey (16.2 mi) 52583 Promise City (16.6 mi) 52544 Centerville (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	630
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	100.42 sq mi
Water area	2.92 sq mi
Latitude	40.9869
Longitude	-92.9955
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	51.0%	42.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	33.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	21.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

630

Population

People per sq mi

61.6

Median age

$57,422

Median household income

$54,796

Per capita income

$77,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.4%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

594

Housing units

7.4%

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	51	8.1%
18 and over	579	91.9%
65 and over	245	38.9%
Median age	61.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 3.3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	607	96.3%
Two or more races	21	3.3%
Asian	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	42.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	33.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	21.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	23.8%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$57,422

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.8%

$50k–$100k 32.4%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 1.3%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.4%
Renter occupied	1.6%
Vacant	48.1%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.2%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	28.0%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	27.5%
2 bedrooms	41.7%
3 bedrooms	18.2%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.3%
Electricity	21.5%
Propane / LP gas	56.9%
Wood	12.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	181	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	13	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	72	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	45	14.5%
Households with children under 18	23	7.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	162	52.1%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.3%	15.7%
Married	59.1%	64.0%
Separated	3.7%	0.0%
Widowed	7.0%	18.4%
Divorced	18.9%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.1%
Kindergarten	5	7.8%
Elementary school	32	50.0%
High school	18	28.1%
College / grad school	7	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.8%

Construction 15.5%

Retail trade 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Other services 6.4%

Professional & management 3.7%

Education & healthcare 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.3%
Service	2.1%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	43.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	21.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	17.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.4%
Retirement income	37.6%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	15.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	628	99.7%
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)	628	99.7%
Born in same state	628	99.7%
Born in different state	533	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	146	23.2%
Arab	92	14.6%
French	88	14%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	6.3%
Polish	6	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.4%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52569

What city is ZIP code 52569 in?

ZIP code 52569 is primarily assigned to Melrose, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52569 in?

ZIP code 52569 falls within Monroe County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52569 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 52569 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 52569 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 52569 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 52569 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 52569 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52569?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 52569 in?

ZIP code 52569 observes the CST timezone.