Keosauqua, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52565

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

2,027
7/sq mi
$62,992
Median income
$149,000
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Keosauqua pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52565 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52565 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 302.5 square miles in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,027 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 52565 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52565 sits at $62,992 (18% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $42,209. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $149,000 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $527 per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52565 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Van Buren County, so you can benchmark 52565 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 52565

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52565.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 52565, Keosauqua, 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

2,027

Population

302.5

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52565?

59.4

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$62,992

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$42,209

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52565 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,992 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

800

Total Housing Units

637

Occupied Units

163

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$149,000

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$527

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 52565, employing approximately 844 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,295,000.

53

Businesses

844

Employees

$44.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 8 15.1%
Retail trade 7 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 6 11.3%
Manufacturing 4 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 7.5%
Construction 3 5.7%
Wholesale trade 3 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.7%

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 52565 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 52565 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 52565 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 52565 ranks #4 of 6 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
52573 Mount Sterling, IA 162 7.4 mi
52535 Birmingham, IA 888 8.7 mi
52620 Bonaparte, IA 938 8.1 mi
52542 Cantril, IA 435 9.7 mi
52651 Stockport, IA 646 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52565 in?
ZIP code 52565 (Keosauqua) is located in Van Buren County, Iowa. Van Buren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-buren-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52565?
ZIP code 52565 in Keosauqua, IA has a population of 2,027 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52565?
The median household income in ZIP 52565 is $62,992, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52565?
The median home value in ZIP 52565 is $149,000, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52565?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52565 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52565?
ZIP code 52565 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 844 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52565?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52565 are: Health care and social assistance (8), Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52565?
In ZIP code 52565, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 52565?
In ZIP code 52565, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52565?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52565 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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