52573 ZIP Code, Mount Sterling, IA
52573 is a ZIP code in Mount Sterling, Iowa — mostly in Van Buren County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Clark and Scotland counties. It covers 37 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52542, 52565 and 52620. 148 people live here in 60 households, fewer than in most Iowa ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $35,179, well below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 59.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mount Sterling, IA
- County: Van Buren County
- Land area: 37 sq mi
- Population: 148
- Median household income: $35,179
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 148 |
| Households | 60 |
| Median household income | $35,179 |
| Income per person | $20,440 |
| Median age | 59 |
| Homeowners | 88.3% |
| Median home value | $258,300 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 11.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.5% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 48.3% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 23.3% |
| $50–75K | 16.7% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 11.7% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.5% |
| 10–19 | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 2.0% |
| 25–34 | 19.6% |
| 35–44 | 0.0% |
| 45–54 | 0.0% |
| 55–64 | 55.4% |
| 65–74 | 0.0% |
| 75+ | 9.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.1% |
| Owned outright | 27.9% |
| Rented | 6.7% |
| Vacant | 42.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.7% |
Businesses in 52573
7 business establishments with 7 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 52573 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 52542 — Cantril city, IA (6.7 mi)
- 52565 — Keosauqua city, IA (7.9 mi)
- 52620 — Bonaparte city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 63432 — Granger village, MO (9.6 mi)
- 63453 — Luray village, MO (9.8 mi)
- 52626 — Farmington city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 52570 — Milton city, IA (12.1 mi)
- 63465 — St. Francisville CDP, MO (14.8 mi)
Areas that include 52573
- Mount Sterling, 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) 52573, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52573 in?
- 52573 is a Mount Sterling, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52573 in?
- 52573 is mostly in Van Buren County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Clark and Scotland counties.
- What is the population of 52573?
- About 148 people (±87), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 158.
- What is the median household income in 52573?
- $35,179 (±$21,831), 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 52573?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52573 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52573?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52542 (6.7 mi, Cantril), 52565 (7.9 mi, Keosauqua), 52620 (8.6 mi, Bonaparte), 63432 (9.6 mi, Granger), 63453 (9.8 mi, Luray) and 52626 (10.7 mi, Farmington).
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