52649 ZIP Code — Salem, IA

Henry County, Iowa

ZIP code 52649 is located in Salem, Iowa, within Henry County. It covers approximately 41.83 square miles and serves a population of 760 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52649

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 $194,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,268) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 52649 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

760

population

41.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52649 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52649

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52649. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52630 Hillsboro (3.9 mi) 52648 Pilot Grove (6.5 mi) 52657 Saint Paul (6.8 mi) 52651 Stockport (9.5 mi) 52656 West Point (11.1 mi) 52620 Bonaparte (11.5 mi) 52645 New London (11.6 mi) 52625 Donnellson (11.8 mi) 52641 Mount Pleasant (12.2 mi) 52635 Lockridge (13.2 mi) 52623 Danville (13.4 mi) 52626 Farmington (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	760
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	41.83 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.8428
Longitude	-91.6030
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	43.4%	43.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	35.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	19.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

760

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$65,268

Median household income

$35,910

Per capita income

$194,500

Median home value

$721

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

277

Housing units

29.2%

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	223	29.3%
18 and over	537	70.7%
65 and over	170	22.4%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 1.3%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	719	93.4%
Two or more races	24	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1.3%
Asian	10	1.3%
Other race	4	0.5%
Black or African American	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	43.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	35.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	19.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 17.9%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	17.9%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	18.2%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$65,268

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 40.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,500
Median rent / month	$721
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	2.7%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.7%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	31.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	29.9%
Propane / LP gas	66.7%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	177	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	17	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	25	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	72	24.7%
Households with children under 18	111	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	36.8%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	12.5%
Married	64.1%	61.6%
Separated	0.4%	1.8%
Widowed	4.3%	7.5%
Divorced	11.0%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 25.7%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.9%
Kindergarten	15	14.0%
Elementary school	63	58.9%
High school	25	23.4%
College / grad school	3	2.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 25.3%

Professional & management 25.3%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Construction 7.2%

Other services 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	31.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	24.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.0%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	23.6%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	739	97.2%
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)	753	99.1%
Born in same state	752	98.9%
Born in different state	649	85.4%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.9%
Not a US citizen	6	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	132	17.4%
French	64	8.4%
Arab	51	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1.2%
German	2	0.3%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52649

What city is ZIP code 52649 in?

ZIP code 52649 is primarily assigned to Salem, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52649 in?

ZIP code 52649 falls within Henry County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52649 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 52649 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 52649 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 52649 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52649?

The median home value in ZIP code 52649 is $194,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 52649?

ZIP code 52649 has an estimated population of 760 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52649 in?

ZIP code 52649 observes the CST timezone.