52581 ZIP Code, Plano, IA
52581 is a ZIP code in Plano, Iowa in Appanoose County. It covers 38 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52583, 52574 and 52544. 168 people live here in 78 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 (89%). Median household income is $55,000, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 56.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Plano, IA
- County: Appanoose County
- Land area: 38 sq mi
- Population: 168
- Median household income: $55,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 168 |
| Households | 78 |
| Median household income | $55,000 |
| Income per person | $33,107 |
| Median age | 56 |
| Homeowners | 88.5% |
| Median home value | $154,900 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 7.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 2.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% |
| Broadband internet | 79.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 9.0% |
| $35–50K | 14.1% |
| $50–75K | 60.3% |
| $75–100K | 11.5% |
| $100–150K | 3.8% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.6% |
| 10–19 | 1.8% |
| 20–24 | 10.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 5.4% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 29.8% |
| 65–74 | 25.6% |
| 75+ | 6.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 52.4% |
| Owned outright | 29.8% |
| Rented | 10.7% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 96.4% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.6% |
Businesses in 52581
3 business establishments with 48 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52583 — Promise City city, IA (4.3 mi)
- 52574 — Mystic city, IA (5.3 mi)
- 52544 — Centerville city, IA (10.3 mi)
- 52590 — Seymour city, IA (10.3 mi)
- 52569 — Melrose city, IA (12.4 mi)
- 50238 — Russell city, IA (12.8 mi)
- 52571 — Moravia city, IA (13.1 mi)
- 50165 — Millerton city, IA (13.2 mi)
Areas that include 52581
- Plano, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Appanoose County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52581, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52581 in?
- 52581 is a Plano, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Plano; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52581 in?
- 52581 is in Appanoose County.
- What is the population of 52581?
- About 168 people (±68), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 277.
- What is the median household income in 52581?
- $55,000 (±$7,209), 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 52581?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52581 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52581?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52583 (4.3 mi, Promise City), 52574 (5.3 mi, Mystic), 52544 (10.3 mi, Centerville), 52590 (10.3 mi, Seymour), 52569 (12.4 mi, Melrose) and 50238 (12.8 mi, Russell).
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