52580 ZIP Code — Packwood, IA

Jefferson County, Iowa

ZIP code 52580 is located in Packwood, Iowa, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 40.32 square miles and serves a population of 726 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319/641.

About ZIP code 52580

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 $107,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,250. 55% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52580 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

726

population

40.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52580 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52580

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52580. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Packwood	Acceptable
Packwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52576 Ollie (6.8 mi) 52585 Richland (7.5 mi) 52533 Batavia (7.9 mi) 52557 Fairfield (9.4 mi) 52556 Fairfield (10.8 mi) 52563 Hedrick (11 mi) 52567 Libertyville (11.5 mi) 52540 Brighton (14.1 mi) 52530 Agency (14.3 mi) 52591 Sigourney (15 mi) 52554 Eldon (15 mi) 52501 Ottumwa (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	726
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	40.32 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.1198
Longitude	-92.0873
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	319/641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	51.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	30.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	13.8%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

726

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$46,250

Median household income

$24,493

Per capita income

$107,400

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

1.5%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

298

Housing units

12.7%

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	144	19.8%
18 and over	582	80.2%
65 and over	221	30.4%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Two or more races 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	720	99.2%
Two or more races	5	0.7%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	51.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	30.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	13.8%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 31.5%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	31.5%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	22.4%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
Median income	$46,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 37.7%

$100k–$150k 30.8%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,400
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	49.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	39.0%
2 vehicles	24.4%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.4%
Electricity	22.1%
Propane / LP gas	63.3%
Fuel oil	3.2%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	143	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	10	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	65	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	90	29.2%
Households with children under 18	68	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	45.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.8%	18.6%
Married	63.9%	59.9%
Separated	2.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.5%	9.3%
Divorced	19.8%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 9.8%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	8.6%
Kindergarten	9	9.7%
Elementary school	46	49.5%
High school	14	15.1%
College / grad school	16	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.1%

Finance & real estate 15.4%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Retail trade 8.7%

Professional & management 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Other services 4.5%

Construction 2.2%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.4%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	3.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 1.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.2%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	75.9%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	651	89.7%
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)	726	100.0%
Born in same state	713	98.2%
Born in different state	619	85.3%
Foreign born	13	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	227	31.3%
Arab	105	14.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	54	7.4%
English	41	5.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52580

What city is ZIP code 52580 in?

ZIP code 52580 is primarily assigned to Packwood, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52580 in?

ZIP code 52580 falls within Jefferson County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52580 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 52580 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 52580 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 52580 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52580?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 52580 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 52580 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 52580 in?

ZIP code 52580 observes the CST timezone.