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Wayne County
Seymour, IA
52590
52590 ZIP Code — Seymour, IA
Wayne County, Iowa
ZIP code 52590 is located in
Seymour ,
Iowa ,
within Wayne County .
It covers approximately 81.37 square miles and serves a population of
1,305 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 641 .
About ZIP code 52590
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 $97,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $47,344. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 36% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 52590 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,305
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
185
Geography
Land area
81.37 sq mi
Water area
0.18 sq mi
Latitude
40.6639
Longitude
-93.1481
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
641
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.2%
52.6%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
32.9%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
3.0%
12.7%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$47,344
Median household income
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 487 37.3% 18 and over 818 62.7% 65 and over 188 14.4% Median age 28.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,275 97.3% Two or more races 30 2.3% Hispanic or Latino 5 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.2%
52.6%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
32.9%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
3.0%
12.7%
21.5%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.8% $10k–$15k 5.3% $15k–$25k 11.3% $25k–$35k 6.9% $35k–$50k 22.8% $50k–$75k 24.9% $75k–$100k 13.4% $100k–$150k 5.3% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 3.0% Median income $47,344
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $97,700 Median rent / month $641 Owner occupied 83.6% Renter occupied 16.4% Vacant 17.5% Single-family detached 87.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.7% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.92
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 14.4% 2000–2009 11.2% 1990–1999 1.9% 1980–1989 2.5% 1970–1979 18.3% 1960–1969 1.9% 1950–1959 8.9% 1940–1949 4.8% 1939 or earlier 35.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.6% 1 bedroom 5.5% 2 bedrooms 32.9% 3 bedrooms 36.7% 4 bedrooms 15.8% 5+ bedrooms 4.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 21.4% 1 vehicle 21.4% 2 vehicles 34.3% 3 or more 22.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 50.0% Electricity 20.0% Propane / LP gas 8.8% Wood 18.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 223 51.4% Cohabiting couple 5 1.2% Male householder, no spouse 77 17.7% Female householder, no spouse 129 29.7% Households with children under 18 127 29.3% Households with seniors (65+) 156 35.9% Average household size 3.01
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.1% 16.9% Married 56.0% 52.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.4% 14.7% Divorced 8.5% 15.9%
Education
Less than 9th grade
24.2%
Some college, no degree
13.6%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 71.0% Bachelor's or higher 12.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 6.4% Kindergarten 16 5.7% Elementary school 205 73.0% High school 32 11.4% College / grad school 10 3.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Agriculture & mining
8.4%
Public administration
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Professional & management
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.3% Service 6.1% Sales & office 11.9% Natural resources & construction 27.1% Production & transportation 29.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.0% Government 14.9% Self-employed 23.4% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 64.5% Carpool 17.4% Public transit 2.2% Walk 5.5% Work from home 5.5% Other means 4.9% Avg commute (minutes) 27.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.2%
Female-led households
43.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.6% Retirement income 19.8% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 3.5% Food stamps / SNAP 8.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.5% High blood pressure 40.5% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 13.8% Heart disease 9.9% Stroke 4.9% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 30.9% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 11.6% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.3% Binge drinking 18.6% No physical activity 34.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.4% Depression 20.2% Fair or poor health 21.3% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 14.4% No health insurance 13.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.2% Visited dentist 53.0% Cholesterol screening 85.2% Teeth loss 23.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 38 4.6%
Disability % Any disability 12.7% Under 18 2.3% 18–64 years 12.2% 65 and over 41.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 39.2% Public insurance 37.9% No insurance 35.6% Uninsured under 19 52.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,127 86.4% Spanish 53 4.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 53 4.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,297 99.4% Born in same state 1,288 98.7% Born in different state 843 64.6% Foreign born 9 0.7% Naturalized citizen 8 0.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % English 371 28.4% French 111 8.5% Italian 64 4.9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 50 3.8% Polish 14 1.1% Dutch 8 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.3% Internet access 68.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52590
What city is ZIP code 52590 in?
ZIP code 52590 is primarily assigned to Seymour, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52590 in?
ZIP code 52590 falls within Wayne County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 52590 family-oriented?
37% of residents in ZIP code 52590 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52590?
23% of residents in ZIP code 52590 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 52590?
12% 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 52590 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 52590 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 52590 in?
ZIP code 52590 observes the CST timezone.
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