52572 ZIP Code — Moulton, IA

Appanoose County, Iowa

ZIP code 52572 is located in Moulton, Iowa, within Appanoose County. It covers approximately 99.29 square miles and serves a population of 1,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52572

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 $81,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $58,684. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52572 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,051

population

99.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moulton	Acceptable
Moulton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52555 Exline (7.9 mi) 52594 Unionville (10.7 mi) 63551 Livonia (10.7 mi) 63541 Glenwood (11.9 mi) 52552 Drakesville (12.3 mi) 52544 Centerville (13 mi) 63548 Lancaster (13.1 mi) 52549 Cincinnati (13.9 mi) 52537 Bloomfield (15.4 mi) 52574 Mystic (17.1 mi) 52571 Moravia (17.2 mi) 63561 Queen City (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,051
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	99.29 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	40.6788
Longitude	-92.6790
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	48.0%	58.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	28.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	11.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,051

Population

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$58,684

Median household income

$25,564

Per capita income

$81,100

Median home value

$686

Median monthly rent

69.8%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

446

Housing units

19.4%

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	284	27.0%
18 and over	767	73.0%
65 and over	177	16.8%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	996	94.7%
Two or more races	55	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	58.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	28.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	11.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
Median income	$58,684

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.1%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,100
Median rent / month	$686
Owner occupied	69.8%
Renter occupied	30.2%
Vacant	28.9%
Single-family detached	72.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	25.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.0%
Electricity	32.7%
Propane / LP gas	21.8%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	12.9%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	211	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	36	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	81	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	76	18.8%
Households with children under 18	106	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	30.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	39.3%
Married	49.5%	51.2%
Separated	0.7%	0.5%
Widowed	2.1%	4.7%
Divorced	10.2%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.9%
Kindergarten	10	3.6%
Elementary school	156	56.7%
High school	62	22.5%
College / grad school	39	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 26.3%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Transportation & utilities 13.0%

Construction 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Other services 1.0%

Public administration 1.0%

Professional & management 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	5.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 16.2%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	14.4%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	16.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.8%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	19.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,012	96.3%
Spanish	13	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,042	99.1%
Born in same state	1,042	99.1%
Born in different state	817	77.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.9%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	125	11.9%
Italian	76	7.2%
French	65	6.2%
English	54	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.6%
Dutch	6	0.6%
German	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	83.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52572

What city is ZIP code 52572 in?

ZIP code 52572 is primarily assigned to Moulton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52572 in?

ZIP code 52572 falls within Appanoose County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52572 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 52572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52572?

The median home value in ZIP code 52572 is $81,100.

Does ZIP code 52572 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 52572 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 52572?

ZIP code 52572 has an estimated population of 1,051 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52572 in?

ZIP code 52572 observes the CST timezone.