52594 ZIP Code — Unionville, IA

Appanoose County, Iowa

ZIP code 52594 is located in Unionville, Iowa, within Appanoose County. It covers approximately 47.14 square miles and serves a population of 588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 52594

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 $120,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,026. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52594 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

588

population

47.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52594 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52594

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52594. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Unionville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52552 Drakesville (6.5 mi) 52536 Blakesburg (10.3 mi) 52572 Moulton (10.7 mi) 52571 Moravia (10.8 mi) 52537 Bloomfield (14.2 mi) 52531 Albia (15.6 mi) 52574 Mystic (15.9 mi) 52555 Exline (16 mi) 52544 Centerville (16.3 mi) 52548 Chillicothe (18.8 mi) 52501 Ottumwa (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	588
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	47.14 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.8338
Longitude	-92.6633
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	34.9%	58.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	48.0%	28.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	11.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

588

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$83,026

Median household income

$28,215

Per capita income

$120,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.1%

Home ownership

26.2%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

178

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	235	40.0%
18 and over	353	60.0%
65 and over	98	16.7%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	574	97.5%
Two or more races	14	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	58.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	48.0%	28.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	11.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.8%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 24.7%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 32.4%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	24.7%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	32.4%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$83,026

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 31.5%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.1%
Renter occupied	2.9%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	89.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	1.6%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	35.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	57.9%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	8.8%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	53.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	12.9%
Propane / LP gas	57.1%
Wood	27.1%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	74.1%
Cohabiting couple	10	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	25	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	9	5.3%
Households with children under 18	72	42.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	40.6%
Average household size	3.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.1%	18.0%
Married	71.0%	72.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	2.7%
Divorced	8.1%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 51.6%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	18.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	71	43.8%
High school	61	37.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.5%

Construction 16.0%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Professional & management 10.3%

Education & healthcare 9.9%

Retail trade 8.9%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.3%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.6%
Government	0.9%
Self-employed	38.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 26.2%

Under 18 years 45.5%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 12.7%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	14.9%
18–64 years	2.0%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	54.3%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	482	82.0%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	588	100.0%
Born in same state	583	99.1%
Born in different state	495	84.2%
Foreign born	5	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	132	22.4%
Italian	47	8%
French	26	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	3	0.5%
English	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.9%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52594

What city is ZIP code 52594 in?

ZIP code 52594 is primarily assigned to Unionville, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52594 in?

ZIP code 52594 falls within Appanoose County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52594 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 52594 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 52594 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 52594 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52594?

26% of residents in ZIP code 52594 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52594?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 52594 in?

ZIP code 52594 observes the CST timezone.