52649 ZIP Code, Salem, IA
52649 is a ZIP code in Salem, Iowa — mostly in Henry County (75% of its land), with smaller parts in Lee County. It covers 42 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52631, 52630 and 52657. 913 people live here in 342 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $91,071, above the Iowa median of $75,059; 40% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Salem, IA
- County: Henry County
- Land area: 42 sq mi
- Population: 913
- Median household income: $91,071
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 913 |
| Households | 342 |
| Median household income | $91,071 |
| Income per person | $44,215 |
| Median age | 41.7 |
| Homeowners | 91.2% |
| Median home value | $245,300 |
| Median rent | $850 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 40.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% |
| Broadband internet | 90.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.2% |
| $10–15K | 3.5% |
| $15–25K | 4.4% |
| $25–35K | 8.8% |
| $35–50K | 7.0% |
| $50–75K | 17.5% |
| $75–100K | 13.2% |
| $100–150K | 12.9% |
| $150–200K | 18.1% |
| $200K+ | 11.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.5% |
| 10–19 | 14.7% |
| 20–24 | 1.5% |
| 25–34 | 7.1% |
| 35–44 | 17.5% |
| 45–54 | 10.3% |
| 55–64 | 11.1% |
| 65–74 | 14.7% |
| 75+ | 8.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 53.4% |
| Owned outright | 36.3% |
| Rented | 8.6% |
| Vacant | 1.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.8% |
| 5–19 units | 1.7% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.7% |
Businesses in 52649
17 business establishments with 54 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52631 — Houghton city, IA (3.8 mi)
- 52630 — Hillsboro city, IA (4.8 mi)
- 52657 — St. Paul city, IA (7 mi)
- 52641 — Mount Pleasant city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 52651 — Stockport city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 52656 — West Point city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 52645 — New London city, IA (12 mi)
- 52625 — Donnellson city, IA (12.4 mi)
Areas that include 52649
- Salem, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Henry County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Lee County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52649, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52649 in?
- 52649 is a Salem, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Salem; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52649 in?
- 52649 is mostly in Henry County (75% of its land), with smaller parts in Lee County.
- What is the population of 52649?
- About 913 people (±271), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 883.
- What is the median household income in 52649?
- $91,071 (±$30,197), 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 52649?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52649 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52649?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52631 (3.8 mi, Houghton), 52630 (4.8 mi, Hillsboro), 52657 (7 mi, St. Paul), 52641 (10.4 mi, Mount Pleasant), 52651 (10.7 mi, Stockport) and 52656 (10.7 mi, West Point).
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