PlainZIP

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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chillicothe, Wapello County, Iowa, home to just 97 residents across 0.6 square miles, a density of 165 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52548 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,750 (1% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $55,870. Local economic indicators show a 6.0% poverty rate alongside 10.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $85,000 (52% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is -. To put 52548 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wapello County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 52548, Chillicothe, 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

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

Chillicothe, IA 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 52548 vs 52566 →

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

More ZIP Codes in Wapello County

52501 standard
Ottumwa, IA
Pop: 30,220
52553 standard
Eddyville, IA
Pop: 1,745
52554 standard
Eldon, IA
Pop: 1,373
52530 standard
Agency, IA
Pop: 1,005
52536 standard
Blakesburg, IA
Pop: 967
52566 standard
Kirkville, IA
Pop: 168

Related Areas

Wapello County Chillicothe, IA Iowa

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.