52569 ZIP Code, Melrose, IA
52569 is a ZIP code in Melrose, Iowa — mostly in Monroe County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Wayne, Lucas and Appanoose counties. It covers 100 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50238, 50150 and 52531. 550 people live here in 271 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (96%). Median household income is $51,477, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 61.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Melrose, IA
- County: Monroe County
- Land area: 100 sq mi
- Population: 550
- Median household income: $51,477
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 550 |
| Households | 271 |
| Median household income | $51,477 |
| Income per person | $51,639 |
| Median age | 61.4 |
| Homeowners | 96.3% |
| Median home value | $84,300 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 34.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Broadband internet | 88.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.2% |
| $15–25K | 4.8% |
| $25–35K | 6.3% |
| $35–50K | 34.3% |
| $50–75K | 19.9% |
| $75–100K | 8.5% |
| $100–150K | 11.1% |
| $150–200K | 9.2% |
| $200K+ | 3.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.5% |
| 10–19 | 8.9% |
| 20–24 | 1.3% |
| 25–34 | 10.5% |
| 35–44 | 7.6% |
| 45–54 | 5.3% |
| 55–64 | 23.9% |
| 65–74 | 26.2% |
| 75+ | 11.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 13.4% |
| Owned outright | 39.6% |
| Rented | 2.0% |
| Vacant | 45.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.4% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 26.3% |
Businesses in 52569
7 business establishments with 26 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50238 — Russell city, IA (7 mi)
- 50150 — Lovilia city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 52531 — Albia city, IA (12.4 mi)
- 52581 — Plano city, IA (12.4 mi)
- 52574 — Mystic city, IA (12.6 mi)
- 50272 — Williamson city, IA (13.1 mi)
- 52583 — Promise City city, IA (13.2 mi)
- 50049 — Chariton city, IA (13.3 mi)
Areas that include 52569
- Melrose, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Monroe County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52569, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52569 in?
- 52569 is a Melrose, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52569 in?
- 52569 is mostly in Monroe County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Wayne, Lucas and Appanoose counties.
- What is the population of 52569?
- About 550 people (±156), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 609.
- What is the median household income in 52569?
- $51,477 (±$22,462), 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 52569?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52569 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52569?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50238 (7 mi, Russell), 50150 (10.7 mi, Lovilia), 52531 (12.4 mi, Albia), 52581 (12.4 mi, Plano), 52574 (12.6 mi, Mystic) and 50272 (13.1 mi, Williamson).
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