South English, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52335

Keokuk County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

709
5/sq mi
$52,162
Median income
$106,100
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South English pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52335 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52335 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.7 square miles in South English, Keokuk County, Iowa. The area is home to 709 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 52335 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52335 sits at $52,162 (32% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $42,945. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $106,100 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $839 per month, and 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52335 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Keokuk County, so you can benchmark 52335 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52335, South English, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

709

Population

144.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52335?

44.9

Median Age

59.5%

Male

40.5%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$52,162

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$42,945

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52335 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,162 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

351

Total Housing Units

294

Occupied Units

57

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$106,100

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$839

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 52335, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,215,000.

7

Businesses

17

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 52335 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52335 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 52335 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 52335 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
52316 North English, IA 1,659 5.7 mi
52231 Harper, IA 328 6.9 mi
52355 Webster, IA 277 6.2 mi
52308 Millersburg, IA 132 9.0 mi
52248 Keota, IA 1,815 10.4 mi
52325 Parnell, IA 873 10.9 mi
52591 Sigourney, IA 3,028 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52335 in?
ZIP code 52335 (South English) is located in Keokuk County, Iowa. Keokuk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/keokuk-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52335?
ZIP code 52335 in South English, IA has a population of 709 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52335?
The median household income in ZIP 52335 is $52,162, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52335?
The median home value in ZIP 52335 is $106,100, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52335?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52335 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52335?
ZIP code 52335 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52335?
In ZIP code 52335, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 52335?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52335 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52335?
In ZIP code 52335, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52335?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52335 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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