52644 ZIP Code — Mount Union, IA

Henry County, Iowa

ZIP code 52644 is located in Mount Union, Iowa, within Henry County. It covers approximately 43.32 square miles and serves a population of 473 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52644

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 $159,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,563. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52644 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

473

population

43.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52644 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52644

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52644. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Union	Acceptable
Mount Union	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52659 Winfield (6.6 mi) 52640 Morning Sun (8.5 mi) 52641 Mount Pleasant (8.8 mi) 52645 New London (9.7 mi) 52621 Crawfordsville (12.5 mi) 52623 Danville (13.9 mi) 52654 Wayland (14.7 mi) 52650 Sperry (15.5 mi) 52637 Mediapolis (15.6 mi) 52638 Middletown (16.2 mi) 52649 Salem (16.3 mi) 52653 Wapello (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	473
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	43.32 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0382
Longitude	-91.4290
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	24.1%	43.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	56.2%	35.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	19.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

473

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$72,563

Median household income

$31,060

Per capita income

$159,800

Median home value

$568

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

163

Housing units

26.1%

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	138	29.2%
18 and over	335	70.8%
65 and over	85	18.0%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	473	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.1%	43.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	56.2%	35.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	19.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 38.8%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	38.8%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	25.1%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
Median income	$72,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 23.3%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 14.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,800
Median rent / month	$568
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	93.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	58.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	50.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	79.2%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	112	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	14	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	22	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	35	19.1%
Households with children under 18	59	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	31.1%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	4.9%
Married	65.2%	66.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	6.6%	7.9%
Divorced	4.4%	20.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 25.2%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	26.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	6.3%
Kindergarten	35	24.6%
Elementary school	81	57.0%
High school	9	6.3%
College / grad school	8	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.8%

Construction 18.2%

Transportation & utilities 16.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Retail trade 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.2%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	8.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.1%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	12.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.6%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.7%
Public insurance	24.9%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	460	97.3%
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)	473	100.0%
Born in same state	473	100.0%
Born in different state	411	86.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	113	23.9%
French	62	13.1%
Arab	11	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	1.7%
Dutch	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52644

What city is ZIP code 52644 in?

ZIP code 52644 is primarily assigned to Mount Union, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52644 in?

ZIP code 52644 falls within Henry County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52644 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 52644 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52644?

The median home value in ZIP code 52644 is $159,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 52644?

ZIP code 52644 has an estimated population of 473 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52644?

The median household income in ZIP code 52644 is $72,563, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 52644 in?

ZIP code 52644 observes the CST timezone.