52601 ZIP Code, Burlington, IA
52601 is a ZIP code in Burlington, Iowa in Des Moines County. It covers 109 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52655, 52650 and 52638. 27,341 people live here in 12,703 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Iowa ZIP codes. With about 250 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $60,983, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Burlington, IA
- County: Des Moines County
- Land area: 109 sq mi
- Population: 27,341
- Median household income: $60,983
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 27,341 |
| Households | 12,703 |
| Median household income | $60,983 |
| Income per person | $36,011 |
| Median age | 43.3 |
| Homeowners | 73.2% |
| Median home value | $124,200 |
| Median rent | $910 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% |
| Broadband internet | 86.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.1% |
| $10–15K | 5.6% |
| $15–25K | 8.8% |
| $25–35K | 10.0% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 19.8% |
| $75–100K | 16.1% |
| $100–150K | 13.6% |
| $150–200K | 5.5% |
| $200K+ | 5.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.3% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–44 | 12.4% |
| 45–54 | 11.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65–74 | 13.2% |
| 75+ | 8.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.8% |
| Owned outright | 31.9% |
| Rented | 24.3% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.3% |
| Townhome | 2.1% |
| 2–4 units | 7.7% |
| 5–19 units | 5.3% |
| 20+ units | 3.3% |
| Mobile / other | 2.4% |
Businesses in 52601
683 business establishments with 10,486 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 100
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 100
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 88
- Accommodation and Food Services: 86
- Finance and Insurance: 49
- Construction: 41
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 41
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 35
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52655 — West Burlington city, IA (4.4 mi)
- 52650 — Sperry CDP, IA (6.7 mi)
- 52638 — Middletown city, IA (7 mi)
- 61437 — Gladstone village, IL (7.2 mi)
- 61425 — Gulfport village, IL (8.2 mi)
- 52623 — Danville city, IA (10.9 mi)
- 52637 — Kingston CDP, IA (11.2 mi)
- 52658 — Wever CDP, IA (12 mi)
Areas that include 52601
- Burlington, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Oak Hills, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Des Moines County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 6: highest median household income in Des Moines County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Des Moines County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of households with children in Des Moines County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Des Moines County
- No. 4 of 6: lowest median age in Des Moines County
- No. 3 of 6: highest median age in Des Moines County
- No. 5 of 6: fastest population growth in Des Moines County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52601, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52601 in?
- 52601 is a Burlington, IA mailing address. By land area, 13% lies inside Burlington and 1% lies inside Oak Hills; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52601 in?
- 52601 is in Des Moines County.
- What is the population of 52601?
- About 27,341 people (±426), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 27,899.
- What is the median household income in 52601?
- $60,983 (±$3,218), 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 52601?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52601 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52601?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52655 (4.4 mi, West Burlington), 52650 (6.7 mi, Sperry), 52638 (7 mi, Middletown), 61437 (7.2 mi, Gladstone), 61425 (8.2 mi, Gulfport) and 52623 (10.9 mi, Danville).
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