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 Low-density area
- $62,992
- Median income Near-median income area
- $149,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 302.5 square miles in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,027 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52565 reports a modest median household income of $62,992 (18% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,209. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $149,000 (15% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $527; owner occupancy is 84.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Van Buren County, so 52565 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 52565
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Keosauqua, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52565.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 52565, Keosauqua, 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
2,027
Population
302.5
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52565?
59.4
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
0.8%
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?
$62,992
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$42,209
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52565 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Keosauqua, 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)
$62,992 24th percentile higher than 24% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
800housing units
800
Total Housing Units
637
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,000
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 52565
Keosauqua (52565)
2,027 residents
- 52620
Bonaparte (52620)
938 residents
- 52535
Birmingham (52535)
888 residents
- 52651 646
Stockport (52651)
646 residents
- 52542 435
Cantril (52542)
435 residents
- 52573 162
Mount Sterling (52573)
162 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52565 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52565 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52620
Bonaparte (52620)
$79,327 median income
- 52535
Birmingham (52535)
$75,000 median income
- 52542
Cantril (52542)
$65,000 median income
- 52565
Keosauqua (52565)
$62,992 median income
- 52651
Stockport (52651)
$36,739 median income
- 52573
Mount Sterling (52573)
$35,179 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52565, 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 (2,027 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 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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