52595 ZIP Code — University Park, IA
Mahaska County, Iowa
ZIP code 52595 is located in University Park, Iowa, within Mahaska County. It covers approximately 0.47 square miles and serves a population of 539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.
About ZIP code 52595
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 $88,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $62,500.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
539
population
0.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
52595 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 52595
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52595. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| University Park | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 539 |
| Population density | 1,147 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 123 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.47 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2867 |
| Longitude | -92.6195 |
| 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 | 51.6% | 44.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 36.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.4% | 17.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
539
Population
1,147
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$62,500
Median household income
$23,981
Per capita income
$88,700
Median home value
$745
Median monthly rent
60.1%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
145
Housing units
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
35
Under 5
30
11
5–9
9
43
10–14
36
14
15–19
12
17
20–24
14
25
25–34
22
50
35–44
43
37
45–54
32
24
55–59
21
16
60–64
13
9
65–74
8
2
75–84
1
8
85+
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 183 | 34.0% |
| 18 and over | 356 | 66.0% |
| 65 and over | 35 | 6.5% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.7%
Two or more races
10.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Black or African American
1.6%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 83.7% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 6 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.6% | 44.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 36.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.4% | 17.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
8.3%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
13.3%
$25k–$35k
4.1%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
26.6%
$75k–$100k
24.8%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 24.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.8% |
| Median income | $62,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
58.0%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
18.3%
$200k–$300k
4.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,700 |
| Median rent / month | $745 |
| Owner occupied | 60.1% |
| Renter occupied | 39.9% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 74.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 53.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% |
| 3 or more | 27.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.5% |
| Electricity | 23.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 91 | 41.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 15 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 40 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 72 | 33.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 74 | 33.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 30 | 13.8% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.8% | 18.8% |
| Married | 47.2% | 45.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 11.7% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 23.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
29.6%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
18.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 0.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 0.7% |
| Elementary school | 94 | 68.1% |
| High school | 22 | 15.9% |
| College / grad school | 20 | 14.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Manufacturing
18.3%
Information
11.4%
Retail trade
10.6%
Professional & management
8.4%
Other services
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Construction
1.1%
Public administration
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 28.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 6.5% |
| Self-employed | 11.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.9% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 6.8% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
6.0%
18 and over
16.6%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
9.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.1% |
| Retirement income | 8.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| High blood pressure | 30.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 21.9% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 64.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 27 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 and over | 40.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.3% |
| Public insurance | 35.8% |
| No insurance | 5.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 474 | 87.9% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 526 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 518 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 423 | 78.5% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 23.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 119 | 22.1% |
| Arab | 58 | 10.8% |
| English | 43 | 8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 6 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52595
What city is ZIP code 52595 in?
ZIP code 52595 is primarily assigned to University Park, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 52595 in?
ZIP code 52595 falls within Mahaska County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 52595 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 52595 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52595?
The median home value in ZIP code 52595 is $88,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 52595?
ZIP code 52595 has an estimated population of 539 residents, with a density of 1,142 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 52595?
The median household income in ZIP code 52595 is $62,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 52595 in?
ZIP code 52595 observes the CST timezone.