52650 ZIP Code — Sperry, IA
Des Moines County, Iowa
ZIP code 52650 is located in Sperry, Iowa, within Des Moines County. It covers approximately 38.26 square miles and serves a population of 748 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.
About ZIP code 52650
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 $254,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $97,899.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
748
population
38.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52650 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52650
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sperry | Acceptable |
| Sperry | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
52637 Mediapolis (5.4 mi)
52601 Burlington (7.4 mi)
52638 Middletown (8.5 mi)
52655 West Burlington (8.6 mi)
61437 Gladstone (10.5 mi)
52646 Oakville (11.3 mi)
52623 Danville (11.8 mi)
52640 Morning Sun (12.4 mi)
52645 New London (12.6 mi)
61469 Oquawka (12.6 mi)
61425 Carman (13 mi)
52644 Mount Union (15.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 748 |
| Population density | 20 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 057 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 38.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9428 |
| Longitude | -91.1592 |
| 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 | 25.9% | 48.5% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.4% | 30.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 17.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
748
Population
20
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$97,899
Median household income
$45,207
Per capita income
$254,900
Median home value
$1,079
Median monthly rent
74.3%
Home ownership
0.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
249
Housing units
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
17
Under 5
13
43
5–9
33
20
10–14
15
7
15–19
5
31
20–24
23
66
25–34
51
85
35–44
64
53
45–54
40
19
55–59
15
48
60–64
36
19
65–74
15
16
75–84
12
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 141 | 18.9% |
| 18 and over | 607 | 81.1% |
| 65 and over | 64 | 8.6% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96%
Two or more races
4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 718 | 96% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.9% | 48.5% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.4% | 30.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 17.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
2.4%
$50k–$75k
9.6%
$75k–$100k
48.4%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 48.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $97,899 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
46.2%
$300k–$500k
18.5%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,079 |
| Owner occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter occupied | 25.7% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 96.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 64.2% |
| 3 or more | 19.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 9.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 83.0% |
| Wood | 4.5% |
| Solar | 2.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 180 | 53.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9 | 2.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 60 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 86 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 57 | 17.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 63 | 18.8% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.2% | 19.9% |
| Married | 55.6% | 58.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 18.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 3.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
27.4%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
14.8%
Bachelor's degree
27.5%
Graduate / professional
1.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 39 | 24.2% |
| Kindergarten | 26 | 16.1% |
| Elementary school | 21 | 13.0% |
| High school | 25 | 15.5% |
| College / grad school | 50 | 31.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.4%
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Construction
14.1%
Transportation & utilities
12.0%
Wholesale trade
9.4%
Finance & real estate
9.4%
Retail trade
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Public administration
2.2%
Professional & management
1.8%
Other services
1.6%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.2% |
| Service | 4.1% |
| Sales & office | 31.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 19.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
Poverty
All people
0.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.6% |
| Retirement income | 11.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 22.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 8.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.6% |
| 65 and over | 7.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 89.6% |
| Public insurance | 16.8% |
| No insurance | 1.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 718 | 96.0% |
| 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) | 738 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 735 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 672 | 89.8% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 45 | 6% |
| Dutch | 34 | 4.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 18 | 2.4% |
| Arab | 14 | 1.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.8% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52650
What city is ZIP code 52650 in?
ZIP code 52650 is primarily assigned to Sperry, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52650 in?
ZIP code 52650 falls within Des Moines County, Iowa.
What is the population of ZIP code 52650?
ZIP code 52650 has an estimated population of 748 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52650?
The median household income in ZIP code 52650 is $97,899, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52650?
The median home value in ZIP code 52650 is $254,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 52650 in?
ZIP code 52650 observes the CST timezone.