PlainZIP

Cincinnati, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52549

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

762
7/sq mi
$62,292
Median income
$88,600
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52549 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52549 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Appanoose County, Iowa, home to just 762 residents across 113.7 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52549 reports a modest median household income of $62,292 (19% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $25,987. Poverty here runs at 17.2%, with unemployment measured at 7.0%. Median home value sits at $88,600 (50% below the state average), median rent at $850 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 52549, plus 6 more within Appanoose County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 52549, Cincinnati, 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

762

Population

113.7

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52549?

42.5

Median Age

57.1%

Male

42.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.4%
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 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$62,292

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$25,987

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52549 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,292 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

211

Total Housing Units

189

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.1%
Renter 7.9%

$88,600

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 52549, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $411,000.

5

Businesses

10

Employees

$411K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 52549 vs 63565 →

ZIP 52549 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 52549 ranks #3 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 52549 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 52549 ranks #2 of 4 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
63565 Unionville, MO 3,805 9.0 mi
52544 Centerville, IA 7,847 7.4 mi
52555 Exline, IA 344 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Appanoose County

52544 standard
Centerville, IA
Pop: 7,847
52571 standard
Moravia, IA
Pop: 1,407
52572 standard
Moulton, IA
Pop: 1,132
52574 standard
Mystic, IA
Pop: 826
52594 standard
Unionville, IA
Pop: 399
52555 standard
Exline, IA
Pop: 344

Related Areas

Appanoose County Cincinnati, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52549 in? ▼
ZIP code 52549 (Cincinnati) 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 52549? ▼
ZIP code 52549 in Cincinnati, IA has a population of 762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52549? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52549 is $62,292, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52549? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52549 is $88,600, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52549? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52549 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52549? ▼
ZIP code 52549 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52549? ▼
In ZIP code 52549, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 52549? ▼
In ZIP code 52549, approximately 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52549? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52549 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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