Wapello County, IA ZIP Codes
9 ZIP codes cover all or part of Wapello County, Iowa. The Census Bureau counts 35,362 residents in the county, with a median household income of $64,766 and a median home value of $125,100. Median household income ranges from $55,769 in 52554 to $98,438 in 52563. Its largest communities include Ottumwa, Eddyville, Eldon, Agency and Blakesburg.
Wapello County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 35,362 |
| Households | 13,997 |
| Median household income | $64,766 |
| Median home value | $125,100 |
| Median age | 39.2 |
| Median rent | $920 |
All 9 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 38,206 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 15,208 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $55,769 (52554) to $98,438 (52563) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $64,560 |
| Homeowners | 69.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 7 routes, 1,185 homes (5 of 9 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Wapello County: 52563 ($98,438)
- Most residents: 52501 (30,371 people)
- Highest homeownership: 52554 (87.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 52563 (42.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 52501 (13.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 52501 (38.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 52553 ($150,000)
Every ZIP code in Wapello County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52501 | Ottumwa | 30,371 | 11,976 | $63,426 | $122,700 | 65.9% | 33.0% | 13.0% | — | — | 99% of its land |
| 52553 | Eddyville | 1,846 | 715 | $64,583 | $150,000 | 78.6% | 33.3% | 4.1% | — | — | 37% of its land |
| 52563 | Hedrick | 1,602 | 558 | $98,438 | $130,400 | 82.1% | 42.8% | 3.8% | — | — | 38% of its land |
| 52533 | Batavia | 1,201 | 563 | $62,799 | $126,800 | 79.6% | 27.4% | 6.8% | — | — | 31% of its land |
| 52554 | Eldon | 1,078 | 494 | $55,769 | $82,400 | 87.4% | 23.3% | 7.2% | 2 | 466 | 76% of its land |
| 52530 | Agency | 945 | 387 | $98,125 | $192,000 | 76.0% | 27.9% | 4.0% | 2 | 330 | 100% of its land |
| 52536 | Blakesburg | 814 | 384 | $75,000 | $133,500 | 86.5% | 15.6% | 8.0% | 1 | 345 | 68% of its land |
| 52566 | Kirkville | 266 | 94 | $58,750 | $93,300 | 95.7% | 21.3% | 5.7% | 1 | 44 | 100% of its land |
| 52548 | Chillicothe | 83 | 37 | $75,750 | $85,000 | 67.6% | 5.4% | 15.7% | 1 | 25 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Wapello County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Ottumwa — 25,430 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Eddyville — 1,163 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Eldon — 726 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Agency — 435 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Blakesburg — 310 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Kirkville — 266 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Chillicothe — 83 residents · 2 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Wapello County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Wapello County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Wapello County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Wapello County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Wapello County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Wapello County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Wapello County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Wapello County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Wapello County, IA?
- 52501, 52553, 52563, 52533, 52554, 52530, 52536, 52566 and 52548. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Wapello County?
- 35,362 residents in 13,997 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Wapello County?
- $64,766 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $55,769 (52554) to $98,438 (52563).
- Which Wapello County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 52563, at $98,438, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Wapello County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Wapello County?
- For the 5 of 9 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 7 carrier routes reaching 1,185 residential and 25 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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