52501 ZIP Code, Ottumwa, IA
52501 is a ZIP code in Ottumwa, Iowa in Wapello County. It covers 225 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52548, 52566 and 52530. 30,371 people live here in 11,976 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. With about 135 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (66% own). Median household income is $63,426, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ottumwa, IA
- County: Wapello County
- Land area: 225 sq mi
- Population: 30,371
- Median household income: $63,426
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 30,371 |
| Households | 11,976 |
| Median household income | $63,426 |
| Income per person | $32,047 |
| Median age | 38.5 |
| Homeowners | 65.9% |
| Median home value | $122,700 |
| Median rent | $926 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% |
| Broadband internet | 86.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 17.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.6% |
| $15–25K | 10.0% |
| $25–35K | 8.4% |
| $35–50K | 10.1% |
| $50–75K | 21.5% |
| $75–100K | 14.0% |
| $100–150K | 15.7% |
| $150–200K | 7.0% |
| $200K+ | 4.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.7% |
| 10–19 | 14.9% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 13.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 12.5% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 7.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.3% |
| Owned outright | 27.0% |
| Rented | 30.0% |
| Vacant | 11.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.9% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 5.2% |
| 5–19 units | 7.2% |
| 20+ units | 6.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.7% |
Businesses in 52501
624 business establishments with 12,137 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 106
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 93
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 70
- Accommodation and Food Services: 65
- Finance and Insurance: 46
- Construction: 43
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 34
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 33
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52548 — Chillicothe city, IA (6 mi)
- 52566 — Kirkville city, IA (7.1 mi)
- 52530 — Agency city, IA (7.9 mi)
- 52536 — Blakesburg city, IA (11.1 mi)
- 52563 — Hedrick city, IA (11.5 mi)
- 52543 (11.7 mi)
- 52561 — Fremont city, IA (12.2 mi)
- 52554 — Eldon city, IA (13 mi)
Areas that include 52501
- Ottumwa, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chillicothe, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Wapello County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in Wapello County
- No. 4 of 5: highest median home value in Wapello County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Wapello County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of households with children in Wapello County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Wapello County
- No. 1 of 5: lowest median age in Wapello County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median age in Wapello County
- No. 2 of 5: fastest population growth in Wapello County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52501 in?
- 52501 is a Ottumwa, IA mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Ottumwa; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52501 in?
- 52501 is in Wapello County.
- What is the population of 52501?
- About 30,371 people (±422), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 30,313.
- What is the median household income in 52501?
- $63,426 (±$4,609), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 52501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52548 (6 mi, Chillicothe), 52566 (7.1 mi, Kirkville), 52530 (7.9 mi, Agency), 52536 (11.1 mi, Blakesburg), 52563 (11.5 mi, Hedrick) and 52543 (11.7 mi).
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