52571 ZIP Code — Moravia, IA

Appanoose County, Iowa

ZIP code 52571 is located in Moravia, Iowa, within Appanoose County. It covers approximately 95.28 square miles and serves a population of 1,430 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52571

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,086. 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52571 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,430

population

95.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52571 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52571

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52571. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moravia	Acceptable
Moravia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52574 Mystic (8.2 mi) 52569 Melrose (9.9 mi) 52531 Albia (10.1 mi) 52594 Unionville (10.8 mi) 52581 Plano (12 mi) 52544 Centerville (13 mi) 52536 Blakesburg (14.7 mi) 50150 Lovilia (17.1 mi) 52572 Moulton (17.2 mi) 52552 Drakesville (17.3 mi) 52555 Exline (17.6 mi) 50238 Russell (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,430
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	95.28 sq mi
Water area	7.70 sq mi
Latitude	40.8882
Longitude	-92.8580
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	39.8%	58.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	28.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	11.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,430

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$86,086

Median household income

$41,839

Per capita income

$150,500

Median home value

$730

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

696

Housing units

30.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

101

45–54

112

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	318	22.2%
18 and over	1,112	77.8%
65 and over	268	18.7%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Asian 2%

Two or more races 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,391	97.3%
Asian	28	2%
Two or more races	7	0.5%
Black or African American	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.8%	58.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	28.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	11.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	20.1%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$86,086

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 20.1%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,500
Median rent / month	$730
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	26.1%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	16.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	47.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.0%
Electricity	26.5%
Propane / LP gas	37.7%
Wood	5.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	364	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	49	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	49	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	101	17.9%
Households with children under 18	152	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	198	35.2%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	24.9%
Married	71.8%	56.8%
Separated	0.7%	0.5%
Widowed	1.7%	9.3%
Divorced	8.1%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 22.9%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	30.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	5.1%
Kindergarten	46	13.7%
Elementary school	123	36.7%
High school	86	25.7%
College / grad school	63	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.3%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Wholesale trade 11.6%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Professional & management 4.9%

Other services 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	17.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 20.6%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	94	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,376	96.2%
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)	1,402	98.0%
Born in same state	1,399	97.8%
Born in different state	1,130	79.0%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	28	2.0%
Not a US citizen	10	35.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	244	17.1%
French	156	10.9%
English	103	7.2%
Arab	56	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	0.6%
Dutch	9	0.6%
Polish	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52571

What city is ZIP code 52571 in?

ZIP code 52571 is primarily assigned to Moravia, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52571 in?

ZIP code 52571 falls within Appanoose County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52571 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 52571 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52571?

The median home value in ZIP code 52571 is $150,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 52571?

ZIP code 52571 has an estimated population of 1,430 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52571?

The median household income in ZIP code 52571 is $86,086, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52571 in?

ZIP code 52571 observes the CST timezone.