52655 ZIP Code, West Burlington, IA
52655 is a ZIP code in West Burlington, Iowa in Des Moines County. It covers 18 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52638, 52601 and 52623. 4,322 people live here in 1,858 households. With about 247 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $52,500, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: West Burlington, IA
- County: Des Moines County
- Land area: 18 sq mi
- Population: 4,322
- Median household income: $52,500
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,322 |
| Households | 1,858 |
| Median household income | $52,500 |
| Income per person | $28,895 |
| Median age | 39.4 |
| Homeowners | 71.9% |
| Median home value | $132,600 |
| Median rent | $862 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.8% |
| Broadband internet | 84.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.9% |
| $10–15K | 8.5% |
| $15–25K | 7.6% |
| $25–35K | 12.4% |
| $35–50K | 10.2% |
| $50–75K | 15.2% |
| $75–100K | 15.1% |
| $100–150K | 15.6% |
| $150–200K | 2.4% |
| $200K+ | 3.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.5% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 11.7% |
| 45–54 | 8.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65–74 | 9.1% |
| 75+ | 11.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.7% |
| Owned outright | 36.0% |
| Rented | 26.1% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 64.1% |
| Townhome | 3.5% |
| 2–4 units | 4.7% |
| 5–19 units | 5.4% |
| 20+ units | 6.5% |
| Mobile / other | 15.5% |
Businesses in 52655
235 business establishments with 5,368 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 52
- Retail Trade: 48
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 29
- Construction: 19
- Wholesale Trade: 15
- Manufacturing: 10
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 10
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52638 — Middletown city, IA (3.5 mi)
- 52601 — Burlington city, IA (4.4 mi)
- 52623 — Danville city, IA (6.5 mi)
- 52650 — Sperry CDP, IA (7.9 mi)
- 52624 — Denmark CDP, IA (10.1 mi)
- 52658 — Wever CDP, IA (10.2 mi)
- 52645 — New London city, IA (10.9 mi)
- 61425 — Gulfport village, IL (10.9 mi)
Areas that include 52655
- West Burlington, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Beaverdale, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Des Moines County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest median home value in Des Moines County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Des Moines County
- No. 2 of 6: lowest median age in Des Moines County
- No. 5 of 6: highest median age in Des Moines County
- No. 3 of 6: fastest population growth in Des Moines County
Mail every home in 52655
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 52655, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 52655 in?
- 52655 is a West Burlington, IA mailing address. By land area, 27% lies inside West Burlington, 18% lies inside Beaverdale and 2% lies inside Burlington; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 52655 in?
- 52655 is in Des Moines County.
- What is the population of 52655?
- About 4,322 people (±348), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,438.
- What is the median household income in 52655?
- $52,500 (±$13,253), 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 52655?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 52655 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 52655?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52638 (3.5 mi, Middletown), 52601 (4.4 mi, Burlington), 52623 (6.5 mi, Danville), 52650 (7.9 mi, Sperry), 52624 (10.1 mi, Denmark) and 52658 (10.2 mi, Wever).
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