52653 ZIP Code — Wapello, IA

Louisa County, Iowa

ZIP code 52653 is located in Wapello, Iowa, within Louisa County. It covers approximately 111.10 square miles and serves a population of 3,109 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52653

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 $127,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $71,190. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52653 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,109

population

111.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52653 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52653

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wapello	Acceptable
Wapello	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52640 Morning Sun (9 mi) 52749 Fruitland (10.9 mi) 52646 Oakville (10.9 mi) 52754 Letts (11.3 mi) 52738 Columbus Junction (11.5 mi) 52637 Mediapolis (12.3 mi) 61442 Keithsburg (13.7 mi) 52761 Muscatine (14.5 mi) 52659 Winfield (14.6 mi) 61260 Joy (15.8 mi) 52739 Conesville (15.9 mi) 52644 Mount Union (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,109
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	111.10 sq mi
Water area	7.90 sq mi
Latitude	41.1945
Longitude	-91.1698
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	38.8%	39.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	36.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	20.8%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,109

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$71,190

Median household income

$34,564

Per capita income

$127,800

Median home value

$767

Median monthly rent

68.5%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,129

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

128

15–19

118

163

20–24

150

120

25–34

111

177

35–44

164

290

45–54

268

134

55–59

124

60–64

194

65–74

180

125

75–84

116

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	454	14.6%
18 and over	2,655	85.4%
65 and over	697	22.4%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Two or more races 5.7%

Other race 3.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,739	83.1%
Hispanic or Latino	188	5.7%
Two or more races	187	5.7%
Other race	127	3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	37	1.1%
Black or African American	19	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	39.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	36.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	20.8%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$71,190

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,800
Median rent / month	$767
Owner occupied	68.5%
Renter occupied	31.5%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	33.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	39.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.1%
Electricity	20.7%
Propane / LP gas	23.0%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	705	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	78	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	264	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	299	22.2%
Households with children under 18	352	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	466	34.6%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	21.1%
Married	51.1%	53.2%
Separated	0.6%	1.8%
Widowed	4.2%	10.3%
Divorced	9.1%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	4.2%
Kindergarten	29	4.7%
Elementary school	182	29.6%
High school	193	31.4%
College / grad school	184	30.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.7%

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Construction 10.7%

Retail trade 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Public administration 4.4%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Professional & management 2.1%

Information 2.0%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 9.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	200	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	51.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,033	97.6%
Spanish	78	2.6%
Other Indo-European	78	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,975	95.7%
Born in same state	2,969	95.5%
Born in different state	2,633	84.7%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	134	4.3%
Not a US citizen	46	34.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	518	16.7%
French	261	8.4%
Arab	207	6.7%
English	47	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	42	1.4%
Irish	20	0.6%
Dutch	15	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52653

What city is ZIP code 52653 in?

ZIP code 52653 is primarily assigned to Wapello, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52653 in?

ZIP code 52653 falls within Louisa County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52653?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52653?

The median home value in ZIP code 52653 is $127,800.

Does ZIP code 52653 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 52653 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 52653?

ZIP code 52653 has an estimated population of 3,109 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52653 in?

ZIP code 52653 observes the CST timezone.