52653 ZIP Code, Wapello, IA
52653 is a ZIP code in Wapello, Iowa in Louisa County. It covers 111 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52640, 52752 and 52646. 3,083 people live here in 1,421 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $83,525, above the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 48.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wapello, IA
- County: Louisa County
- Land area: 111 sq mi
- Population: 3,083
- Median household income: $83,525
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,083 |
| Households | 1,421 |
| Median household income | $83,525 |
| Income per person | $38,658 |
| Median age | 48.7 |
| Homeowners | 73.5% |
| Median home value | $161,000 |
| Median rent | $729 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% |
| Broadband internet | 86.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.1% |
| $15–25K | 5.9% |
| $25–35K | 8.0% |
| $35–50K | 10.3% |
| $50–75K | 15.2% |
| $75–100K | 15.1% |
| $100–150K | 22.4% |
| $150–200K | 12.1% |
| $200K+ | 4.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.4% |
| 10–19 | 9.8% |
| 20–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 14.0% |
| 55–64 | 15.9% |
| 65–74 | 14.8% |
| 75+ | 9.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.1% |
| Owned outright | 30.7% |
| Rented | 23.4% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.1% |
| Townhome | 0.4% |
| 2–4 units | 7.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 7.5% |
Businesses in 52653
76 business establishments with 651 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 11
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Manufacturing: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 8
- Retail Trade: 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Construction: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52640 — Morning Sun city, IA (7.8 mi)
- 52752 — Grandview city, IA (8 mi)
- 52646 — Oakville city, IA (9.6 mi)
- 61272 — New Boston city, IL (9.6 mi)
- 52637 — Kingston CDP, IA (10.1 mi)
- 52749 — Fruitland city, IA (12.7 mi)
- 61442 — Keithsburg city, IL (12.7 mi)
- 52754 — Letts city, IA (13 mi)
Areas that include 52653
- Wapello, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Louisa County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 5: highest median household income in Louisa County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median home value in Louisa County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Louisa County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Louisa County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Louisa County
- No. 5 of 5: lowest median age in Louisa County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median age in Louisa County
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Louisa County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52653, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52653 in?
- 52653 is a Wapello, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Wapello; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52653 in?
- 52653 is in Louisa County.
- What is the population of 52653?
- About 3,083 people (±247), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,427.
- What is the median household income in 52653?
- $83,525 (±$10,943), 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 52653?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52653 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52653?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52640 (7.8 mi, Morning Sun), 52752 (8 mi, Grandview), 52646 (9.6 mi, Oakville), 61272 (9.6 mi, New Boston), 52637 (10.1 mi, Kingston) and 52749 (12.7 mi, Fruitland).
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