52655 ZIP Code — West Burlington, IA

Des Moines County, Iowa

ZIP code 52655 is located in West Burlington, Iowa, within Des Moines County. It covers approximately 17.51 square miles and serves a population of 4,174 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 319.

About ZIP code 52655

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

The gap between median ($51,927) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

4,174

population

17.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52655 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52655

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Burlington	Acceptable
West Burlington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52638 Middletown (2.1 mi) 52601 Burlington (5.7 mi) 52623 Danville (6.7 mi) 52658 Wever (7.8 mi) 52650 Sperry (8.6 mi) 61425 Carman (9 mi) 52645 New London (10.4 mi) 61437 Gladstone (11.7 mi) 52637 Mediapolis (14 mi) 61480 Stronghurst (14.3 mi) 61454 Lomax (14.3 mi) 52656 West Point (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,174
Population density	238 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	17.51 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.8266
Longitude	-91.2206
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	49.3%	48.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	17.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,174

Population

238

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$51,927

Median household income

$31,965

Per capita income

$149,300

Median home value

$870

Median monthly rent

60.7%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,149

Housing units

25.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

140

Under 5

130

116

5–9

109

10–14

101

191

15–19

178

158

20–24

148

172

25–34

161

320

35–44

299

222

45–54

207

105

55–59

182

60–64

171

190

65–74

178

156

75–84

145

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	878	21.0%
18 and over	3,296	79.0%
65 and over	857	20.5%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.7%

Black or African American 12%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,377	77.7%
Black or African American	523	12%
Two or more races	260	6%
Hispanic or Latino	174	4%
Other race	8	0.2%
Asian	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	48.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	30.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	17.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 11.1%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 20.8%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.1%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	20.8%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$51,927

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,300
Median rent / month	$870
Owner occupied	60.7%
Renter occupied	39.3%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	61.5%
Large apartment buildings	9.2%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.9%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	16.7%
1950–1959	18.6%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.2%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	41.5%
2 vehicles	24.3%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.6%
Electricity	23.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	704	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	114	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	377	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	508	29.8%
Households with children under 18	425	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	546	32.1%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.7%	33.5%
Married	43.3%	42.8%
Separated	0.4%	1.2%
Widowed	4.8%	11.1%
Divorced	6.8%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	1.8%
Kindergarten	71	7.0%
Elementary school	339	33.3%
High school	228	22.4%
College / grad school	362	35.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.9%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 14.6%

Other services 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Construction 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.5

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 21.9%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 11.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	314	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,904	93.5%
Spanish	28	0.7%
Other Indo-European	18	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,115	98.6%
Born in same state	4,106	98.4%
Born in different state	3,119	74.7%
Foreign born	9	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	59	1.4%
Not a US citizen	23	39.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	424	10.2%
French	313	7.5%
Polish	167	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	127	3%
English	66	1.6%
Dutch	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52655

What city is ZIP code 52655 in?

ZIP code 52655 is primarily assigned to West Burlington, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52655 in?

ZIP code 52655 falls within Des Moines County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52655?

17% of residents in ZIP code 52655 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52655?

The median home value in ZIP code 52655 is $149,300.

Does ZIP code 52655 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 52655 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 52655?

ZIP code 52655 has an estimated population of 4,174 residents, with a density of 238 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 52655 in?

ZIP code 52655 observes the CST timezone.