52586 ZIP Code — Rose Hill, IA

Mahaska County, Iowa

ZIP code 52586 is located in Rose Hill, Iowa, within Mahaska County. It covers approximately 46.49 square miles and serves a population of 619 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52586

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 $111,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $42,235. The poverty rate of 5% 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 agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 52586 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

619

population

46.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52586 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52586

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52586. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rose Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50268 What Cheer (7.1 mi) 52561 Fremont (7.9 mi) 50027 Barnes City (8.5 mi) 52543 Cedar (9.4 mi) 50207 New Sharon (10.2 mi) 50104 Gibson (10.5 mi) 52577 Oskaloosa (11.6 mi) 52534 Beacon (12.1 mi) 50136 Keswick (12.6 mi) 52566 Kirkville (13.6 mi) 52563 Hedrick (15.1 mi) 52591 Sigourney (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	619
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	46.49 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.3446
Longitude	-92.4669
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	43.1%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

619

Population

People per sq mi

56.0

Median age

$42,235

Median household income

$26,399

Per capita income

$111,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

204

Housing units

21.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	125	20.2%
18 and over	494	79.8%
65 and over	134	21.6%
Median age	56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	617	99.7%
Two or more races	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	44.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	36.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	17.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 23.0%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	23.0%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
Median income	$42,235

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.2%

$50k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 21.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	97.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	11.3%
1939 or earlier	48.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	37.7%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	27.1%
3 or more	40.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	24.2%
Propane / LP gas	53.5%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	16.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	145	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	40	14.9%
Male householder, no spouse	40	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	44	16.4%
Households with children under 18	82	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	89	33.1%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	18.7%
Married	57.1%	56.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.3%	9.1%
Divorced	16.1%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	9.5%
Kindergarten	8	6.3%
Elementary school	74	58.7%
High school	31	24.6%
College / grad school	1	0.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 45.9%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 20.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Public administration 1.6%

Other services 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.7%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	1.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	1.6%
Self-employed	23.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.8%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.3%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	9.3%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	607	98.1%
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)	619	100.0%
Born in same state	619	100.0%
Born in different state	544	87.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	144	23.3%
Arab	94	15.2%
Italian	60	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	7.6%
Irish	29	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52586

What city is ZIP code 52586 in?

ZIP code 52586 is primarily assigned to Rose Hill, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52586 in?

ZIP code 52586 falls within Mahaska County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52586 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 52586 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52586?

The median home value in ZIP code 52586 is $111,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 52586?

The median household income in ZIP code 52586 is $42,235, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 52586?

ZIP code 52586 has an estimated population of 619 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52586 in?

ZIP code 52586 observes the CST timezone.