Centerville, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52544
Appanoose County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,847
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,572
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Centerville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52544 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52544 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, home to 7,847 residents across 355.1 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52544 reports a modest median household income of $50,572 (34% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,735. The poverty rate is 21.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,900 (33% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $785; owner occupancy is 62.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Appanoose County, so 52544 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 52544
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Centerville, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52544.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
20 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52544, Centerville, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,847
Population
355.1
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52544?
40.8
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
1.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$50,572
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$27,735
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
17.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52544 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Centerville, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,572 6th percentile higher than 6% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,009housing units
4,009
Total Housing Units
3,480
Occupied Units
529
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,900
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$785
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 238 business establishments in ZIP 52544, employing approximately 3,424 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,757,000.
238
Businesses
3,424
Employees
$146.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 16.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 13 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.4% |
| Information | 7 | 2.9% |
| Utilities | 5 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52544 vs 52549 →
ZIP 52544 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52544
Centerville (52544)
7,847 residents
- 52574 826
Mystic (52574)
826 residents
- 52549 762
Cincinnati (52549)
762 residents
- 52555 344
Exline (52555)
344 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52544 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52544 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52549
Cincinnati (52549)
$62,292 median income
- 52544
Centerville (52544)
$50,572 median income
- 52574
Mystic (52574)
$46,625 median income
- 52555
Exline (52555)
$36,161 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52544 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52544, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,847 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 52544 in?
ZIP code 52544 (Centerville) is located in Appanoose County, Iowa. Appanoose County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/appanoose-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52544?
ZIP code 52544 in Centerville, IA has a population of 7,847 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52544?
The median household income in ZIP 52544 is $50,572, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52544?
The median home value in ZIP 52544 is $116,900, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52544?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52544 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52544?
ZIP code 52544 has 238 business establishments employing approximately 3,424 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52544?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52544 are: Retail trade (39), Health care and social assistance (33), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52544?
In ZIP code 52544, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 52544?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52544 is 17.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52544?
In ZIP code 52544, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52544?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52544 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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