52573 ZIP Code — Mount Sterling, IA

Van Buren County, Iowa

ZIP code 52573 is located in Mount Sterling, Iowa, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 37.33 square miles and serves a population of 201 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52573

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 $153,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 30% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 52573 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

201

population

37.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52573 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52573

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City	Status
Mount Sterling	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	201
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	37.33 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	40.6511
Longitude	-91.8910
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	53.3%	49.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	10.0%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

201

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

Median household income

$18,812

Per capita income

$153,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

110

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	32	15.9%
18 and over	169	84.1%
65 and over	44	21.9%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	201	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	49.4%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	35.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	10.0%	2.7%	5.0%

$15k–$25k 42.6%

$50k–$75k 47.1%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	42.6%
$50k–$75k	47.1%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 47.5%

$150k–$200k 34.4%

$500k–$1M 18.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	41.9%
Single-family detached	94.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	29.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	33.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	37.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	18.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	72.6%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	57.4%
3 or more	42.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	25.0%
Wood	75.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	29	42.6%
Households with children under 18	18	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	32.4%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	22.9%
Married	65.0%	33.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	35.0%	43.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 41.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	25.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	32	74.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.6%

Manufacturing 22.8%

Retail trade 16.5%

Finance & real estate 15.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	38.0%
Government	45.6%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.5%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	32.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	70.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	32.3%
No insurance	29.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	180	89.6%
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)	194	96.5%
Born in same state	194	96.5%
Born in different state	157	78.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	3.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52573

What city is ZIP code 52573 in?

ZIP code 52573 is primarily assigned to Mount Sterling, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52573 in?

ZIP code 52573 falls within Van Buren County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52573 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 52573 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52573?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52573?

The median home value in ZIP code 52573 is $153,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 52573?

ZIP code 52573 has an estimated population of 201 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52573 in?

ZIP code 52573 observes the CST timezone.