52588 ZIP Code — Selma, IA
Van Buren County, Iowa
ZIP code 52588 is located in Selma, Iowa, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 15.97 square miles and serves a population of 58 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
58
population
15.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52588 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52588
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52588. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Selma | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 58 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 177 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 15.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8601 |
| Longitude | -92.1241 |
| 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 | 100.0% | 49.4% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 35.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 12.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
58
Population
4
People per sq mi
63.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$7,533
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
36.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
87
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10
55–59
6
14
60–64
7
14
75–84
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 58 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 21 | 36.2% |
| Median age | 63.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 49.4% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 35.4% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 12.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
52.4%
$35k–$50k
47.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 52.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 47.6% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
47.6%
$150k–$200k
52.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 75.9% |
| Single-family detached | 92.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 1.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 88.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 31.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 44.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 100.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 47.6% |
| Wood | 52.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 21 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 10 | 47.6% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.1% | 0.0% |
| Married | 57.9% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
17.2%
HS graduate
82.8%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
36.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
36.2%
Married-couple families
52.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.6% |
| Retirement income | 100.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 36.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.3% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11 | 19.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 52.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 36.2% |
| Public insurance | 72.4% |
| No insurance | 27.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 58 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 58 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 58 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 48 | 82.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 47.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52588
What city is ZIP code 52588 in?
ZIP code 52588 is primarily assigned to Selma, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52588 in?
ZIP code 52588 falls within Van Buren County, Iowa.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52588?
36% of residents in ZIP code 52588 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 52588 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 52588 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 52588 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 52588 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 52588 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 52588 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 52588 in?
ZIP code 52588 observes the CST timezone.