52583 ZIP Code — Promise City, IA

Wayne County, Iowa

ZIP code 52583 is located in Promise City, Iowa, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 44.98 square miles and serves a population of 447 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52583

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,523. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 52583 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

447

population

44.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52583 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52583

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52583. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Promise City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52581 Plano (6.5 mi) 52590 Seymour (9.2 mi) 50238 Russell (9.5 mi) 50060 Corydon (10.1 mi) 52574 Mystic (11.5 mi) 50008 Allerton (14.5 mi) 52544 Centerville (14.8 mi) 52569 Melrose (16.6 mi) 50049 Chariton (16.9 mi) 52549 Cincinnati (17.2 mi) 52571 Moravia (18.2 mi) 50068 Derby (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	447
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	44.98 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.7939
Longitude	-93.1834
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	38.0%	52.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	12.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

447

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$83,523

Median household income

$36,240

Per capita income

$126,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

148

Housing units

13.6%

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	90	20.1%
18 and over	357	79.9%
65 and over	74	16.6%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Group	Count	%
White	414	86.4%
Two or more races	33	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	32	6.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	52.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	12.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	25.8%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$83,523

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 30.7%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 19.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	26.9%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	21.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.4%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	50.3%
Propane / LP gas	44.8%
Wood	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	119	73.0%
Cohabiting couple	10	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	7	4.3%
Female householder, no spouse	27	16.6%
Households with children under 18	56	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	31.9%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.0%	19.9%
Married	73.3%	63.5%
Separated	3.4%	0.6%
Widowed	1.0%	9.4%
Divorced	5.3%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 32.9%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.4%
Kindergarten	3	4.1%
Elementary school	19	26.0%
High school	30	41.1%
College / grad school	20	27.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.3%

Manufacturing 19.3%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Professional & management 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Other services 7.3%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.4%
Carpool	0.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 80.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	21.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.7%
Public insurance	23.7%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	431	96.4%
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)	447	100.0%
Born in same state	447	100.0%
Born in different state	370	82.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	79	17.7%
French	59	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	10.1%
Polish	10	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52583

What city is ZIP code 52583 in?

ZIP code 52583 is primarily assigned to Promise City, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52583 in?

ZIP code 52583 falls within Wayne County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52583 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 52583 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52583?

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 52583?

The median home value in ZIP code 52583 is $126,500.

Does ZIP code 52583 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 52583 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 52583 in?

ZIP code 52583 observes the CST timezone.