52761 ZIP Code — Muscatine, IA
Muscatine County, Iowa
ZIP code 52761 is located in Muscatine, Iowa, within Muscatine County. It covers approximately 178.21 square miles and serves a population of 30,357 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.
About ZIP code 52761
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 $153,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $63,371. 31% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
30,357
population
178.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52761 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52761
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52761. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Muscatine | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
52749 Fruitland (5.1 mi)
61259 Illinois City (5.9 mi)
52754 Letts (11 mi)
61260 Joy (13.1 mi)
52760 Moscow (14 mi)
52766 Nichols (14.1 mi)
52653 Wapello (14.5 mi)
61284 Taylor Ridge (15.2 mi)
52778 Wilton (15.6 mi)
61279 Reynolds (16 mi)
52747 Durant (16.1 mi)
52720 Atalissa (16.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,357 |
| Population density | 170 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 139 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 178.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 10.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3796 |
| Longitude | -91.0389 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 563 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.7% | 40.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 34.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 21.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 3.6% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
30,357
Population
170
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$63,371
Median household income
$31,985
Per capita income
$153,100
Median home value
$936
Median monthly rent
74.0%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
9,799
Housing units
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
998
Under 5
999
911
5–9
912
1,300
10–14
1,302
997
15–19
998
832
20–24
833
1,790
25–34
1,792
1,948
35–44
1,949
1,695
45–54
1,697
930
55–59
930
1,109
60–64
1,111
1,614
65–74
1,615
700
75–84
700
347
85+
348
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,600 | 25.0% |
| 18 and over | 22,757 | 75.0% |
| 65 and over | 5,324 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.3%
Other race
7%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black or African American
3%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,160 | 75.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,128 | 9.3% |
| Other race | 2,352 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 1,557 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,019 | 3% |
| Asian | 204 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.7% | 40.3% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 34.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 21.7% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 3.6% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
15.2%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $63,371 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.6%
$50k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k–$300k
18.4%
$300k–$500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,100 |
| Median rent / month | $936 |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 73.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 25.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.1% |
| Electricity | 16.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,724 | 48.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,033 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,318 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,800 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,168 | 35.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,612 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 27.0% |
| Married | 49.4% | 48.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 918 | 13.3% |
| Kindergarten | 191 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,324 | 48.0% |
| High school | 1,539 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 949 | 13.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
31.4%
Education & healthcare
20.5%
Retail trade
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Professional & management
5.5%
Other services
5.3%
Construction
4.5%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.3% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 16.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 26.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.6% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 4.6% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
15.1%
Under 18 years
20.9%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
36.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 21.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,468 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 33.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.2% |
| Public insurance | 39.5% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,360 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 857 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 753 | 2.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 29 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,368 | 93.4% |
| Born in same state | 28,212 | 92.9% |
| Born in different state | 20,237 | 66.7% |
| Foreign born | 156 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,989 | 6.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 873 | 43.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,800 | 9.2% |
| French | 2,369 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 1,287 | 4.2% |
| Polish | 755 | 2.5% |
| English | 469 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 174 | 0.6% |
| German | 76 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 63 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52761
What city is ZIP code 52761 in?
ZIP code 52761 is primarily assigned to Muscatine, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52761 in?
ZIP code 52761 falls within Muscatine County, Iowa.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52761?
15% of residents in ZIP code 52761 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52761?
The median home value in ZIP code 52761 is $153,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 52761?
ZIP code 52761 has an estimated population of 30,357 residents, with a density of 170 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52761?
The median household income in ZIP code 52761 is $63,371, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52761 in?
ZIP code 52761 observes the CST timezone.