Chillicothe, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52548

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

97
165/sq mi
$75,750
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
8.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chillicothe pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
165
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52548 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52548 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Chillicothe, Wapello County, Iowa. The area is home to 97 residents, producing a population density of 165 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 52548 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52548 sits at $75,750 (1% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $55,870. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $85,000 (52% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52548 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wapello County, so you can benchmark 52548 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 52548, Chillicothe, 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

97

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

165

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52548?

52.4

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$75,750

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$55,870

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52548 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,750 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

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

What does housing look like?

37

Total Housing Units

37

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.6%
Renter 32.4%

$85,000

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 52548 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 52548 ranks #7 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 52548 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 52548 ranks #3 of 7 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
52566 Kirkville, IA 168 4.5 mi
52543 Cedar, IA 291 7.9 mi
52501 Ottumwa, IA 30,220 6.2 mi
52553 Eddyville, IA 1,745 7.8 mi
52561 Fremont, IA 962 10.2 mi
52536 Blakesburg, IA 967 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52548 in?
ZIP code 52548 (Chillicothe) is located in Wapello County, Iowa. Wapello County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wapello-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52548?
ZIP code 52548 in Chillicothe, IA has a population of 97 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52548?
The median household income in ZIP 52548 is $75,750, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52548?
The median home value in ZIP 52548 is $85,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52548?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52548 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52548?
In ZIP code 52548, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52548?
In ZIP code 52548, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52548?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52548 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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