52591 ZIP Code — Sigourney, IA

Keokuk County, Iowa

ZIP code 52591 is located in Sigourney, Iowa, within Keokuk County. It covers approximately 124.24 square miles and serves a population of 2,674 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52591

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 $119,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($58,106) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52591 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,674
population
124.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52591 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52591

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52591. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Sigourney Acceptable
Sigourney Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
52576 Ollie (8.3 mi) 52335 South English (10.3 mi) 50268 What Cheer (10.6 mi) 50136 Keswick (11.3 mi) 52563 Hedrick (12.1 mi) 52585 Richland (13.3 mi) 52248 Keota (13.5 mi) 50104 Gibson (15 mi) 52580 Packwood (15 mi) 52586 Rose Hill (15.3 mi) 52561 Fremont (15.4 mi) 52316 North English (15.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,674
Population density 22 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 124.24 sq mi
Water area 0.11 sq mi
Latitude 41.3270
Longitude -92.1736
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 46.5% 45.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 32.1% 33.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 16.3% 18.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 5.1% 2.9% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,674
Population
22
People per sq mi
44.7
Median age
$58,106
Median household income
$38,196
Per capita income
$119,200
Median home value
$843
Median monthly rent
68.0%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
970
Housing units
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
71
Under 5
68
45
5–9
43
65
10–14
63
78
15–19
75
78
20–24
74
151
25–34
146
196
35–44
188
126
45–54
121
93
55–59
89
109
60–64
104
143
65–74
138
125
75–84
120
84
85+
81
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1844516.6%
18 and over2,22983.4%
65 and over69125.8%
Median age44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%
Two or more races 0.8%
Black or African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,62698%
Two or more races220.8%
Black or African American190.7%
Hispanic or Latino60.2%
Other race60.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.5% 45.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 32.1% 33.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 16.3% 18.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 5.1% 2.9% 5.0%
Under $10k 3.4%
$10k–$15k 6.3%
$15k–$25k 15.1%
$25k–$35k 9.7%
$35k–$50k 9.7%
$50k–$75k 17.8%
$75k–$100k 13.3%
$100k–$150k 13.5%
$150k–$200k 5.7%
$200k+ 5.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.4%
$10k–$15k6.3%
$15k–$25k15.1%
$25k–$35k9.7%
$35k–$50k9.7%
$50k–$75k17.8%
$75k–$100k13.3%
$100k–$150k13.5%
$150k–$200k5.7%
$200k+5.5%
Median income$58,106

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%
$50k–$100k 28.4%
$100k–$150k 21.1%
$150k–$200k 13.9%
$200k–$300k 14.8%
$300k–$500k 8.8%
$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$119,200
Median rent / month$843
Owner occupied68.0%
Renter occupied32.0%
Vacant13.3%
Single-family detached77.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.3%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20196.4%
2000–20097.7%
1990–19991.9%
1980–19896.9%
1970–197912.9%
1960–196915.3%
1950–19596.6%
1940–19494.1%
1939 or earlier37.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom7.1%
2 bedrooms38.8%
3 bedrooms34.2%
4 bedrooms13.6%
5+ bedrooms4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.4%
1 vehicle35.2%
2 vehicles26.3%
3 or more35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas54.2%
Electricity23.8%
Propane / LP gas16.8%
Wood2.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family55247.4%
Cohabiting couple1008.6%
Male householder, no spouse21818.7%
Female householder, no spouse29425.3%
Households with children under 1828424.4%
Households with seniors (65+)45639.2%
Average household size2.20

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.1%16.6%
Married50.0%50.6%
Separated1.3%0.3%
Widowed3.0%16.8%
Divorced9.6%15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%
Some HS, no diploma 4.0%
HS graduate 42.6%
Some college, no degree 19.8%
Associate's degree 10.4%
Bachelor's degree 15.2%
Graduate / professional 4.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.6%
Bachelor's or higher19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4710.0%
Kindergarten81.7%
Elementary school20844.3%
High school12927.4%
College / grad school7816.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%
Retail trade 10.5%
Construction 9.1%
Manufacturing 8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%
Transportation & utilities 7.6%
Professional & management 7.3%
Agriculture & mining 7.1%
Other services 5.4%
Public administration 3.6%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.4%
Service14.9%
Sales & office18.0%
Natural resources & construction16.1%
Production & transportation19.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.3%
Government11.9%
Self-employed13.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.6%
Carpool5.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.1%
Work from home9.9%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)20.8

Poverty

All people 11.9%
Under 18 years 16.8%
18 and over 10.9%
Married-couple families 8.0%
Female-led households 56.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.6%
Retirement income26.6%
Supplemental Security9.0%
Cash public assistance4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP9.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.1%
High blood pressure38.3%
High cholesterol36.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis29.1%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.8%
Binge drinking20.0%
No physical activity27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.7%
Depression17.3%
Fair or poor health14.1%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health10.5%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.2%
Visited dentist66.5%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss13.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1818.1%
Disability%
Any disability19.7%
Under 184.5%
18–64 years14.1%
65 and over45.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.9%
Public insurance48.7%
No insurance2.0%
Uninsured under 190.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,53594.8%
Spanish60.2%
Other Indo-European60.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,65599.3%
Born in same state2,65599.3%
Born in different state2,28085.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen190.7%
Not a US citizen15.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian32112%
Arab2007.5%
French1585.9%
AncestryCount%
English1355%
Polish391.5%
Dutch80.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.5%
Internet access90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52591

What city is ZIP code 52591 in?

ZIP code 52591 is primarily assigned to Sigourney, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52591 in?

ZIP code 52591 falls within Keokuk County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 52591 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 52591 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 52591 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 52591 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52591?

The median home value in ZIP code 52591 is $119,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 52591?

ZIP code 52591 has an estimated population of 2,674 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52591 in?

ZIP code 52591 observes the CST timezone.

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