52551 ZIP Code, Douds, IA
52551 is a ZIP code in Douds, Iowa — mostly in Van Buren County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Davis County. It covers 58 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52588, 52567 and 52535. 782 people live here in 345 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $52,875, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 48.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Douds, IA
- County: Van Buren County
- Land area: 58 sq mi
- Population: 782
- Median household income: $52,875
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 782 |
| Households | 345 |
| Median household income | $52,875 |
| Income per person | $25,858 |
| Median age | 48.5 |
| Homeowners | 76.8% |
| Median home value | $97,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 26.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% |
| Broadband internet | 58.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 22.9% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 9.3% |
| $35–50K | 17.4% |
| $50–75K | 7.8% |
| $75–100K | 15.7% |
| $100–150K | 27.0% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.8% |
| 10–19 | 3.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.8% |
| 25–34 | 14.1% |
| 35–44 | 8.1% |
| 45–54 | 15.6% |
| 55–64 | 17.7% |
| 65–74 | 3.3% |
| 75+ | 15.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 18.9% |
| Owned outright | 44.5% |
| Rented | 19.1% |
| Vacant | 17.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.5% |
| Townhome | 2.4% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.1% |
Businesses in 52551
16 business establishments with 45 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 4
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52588 (4.1 mi)
- 52567 — Libertyville city, IA (7.9 mi)
- 52535 — Birmingham city, IA (8 mi)
- 52560 — Floris city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 52570 — Milton city, IA (9.4 mi)
- 52554 — Eldon city, IA (10.2 mi)
- 52565 — Keosauqua city, IA (10.2 mi)
- 52533 — Batavia city, IA (13.3 mi)
Areas that include 52551
- Douds, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Leando, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Van Buren County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52551, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52551 in?
- 52551 is a Douds, IA mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Douds and 4% lies inside Leando; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52551 in?
- 52551 is mostly in Van Buren County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Davis County.
- What is the population of 52551?
- About 782 people (±288), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 638.
- What is the median household income in 52551?
- $52,875 (±$39,802), 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 52551?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52551 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52551?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52588 (4.1 mi), 52567 (7.9 mi, Libertyville), 52535 (8 mi, Birmingham), 52560 (8.2 mi, Floris), 52570 (9.4 mi, Milton) and 52554 (10.2 mi, Eldon).
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