Moravia, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52571
Appanoose County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,407
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $81,953
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Moravia pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52571 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52571 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moravia, Appanoose County, Iowa, home to just 1,407 residents across 246.8 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52571 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,953 (7% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,950. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $197,800 (13% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $814; 83.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Appanoose County, so 52571 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 52571
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moravia, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52571.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 52571, Moravia, 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
1,407
Population
246.8
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52571?
43.7
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.7%
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?
$81,953
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$45,950
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52571 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Moravia, 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)
$81,953 Top 34% higher than 66% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
830housing units
830
Total Housing Units
655
Occupied Units
175
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,800
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$814
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 52571, employing approximately 199 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,165,000.
44
Businesses
199
Employees
$6.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 15.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.8% |
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 52571 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52531
Albia (52531)
5,976 residents
- 52571 1,407
Moravia (52571)
1,407 residents
- 52574 826
Mystic (52574)
826 residents
- 52593 142
Udell (52593)
142 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52571 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52571 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52571
Moravia (52571)
$81,953 median income
- 52531
Albia (52531)
$73,896 median income
- 52593
Udell (52593)
$66,875 median income
- 52574
Mystic (52574)
$46,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52571 ranks the highest of 4 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 52571, 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 (1,407 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 52571 in?
ZIP code 52571 (Moravia) 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 52571?
ZIP code 52571 in Moravia, IA has a population of 1,407 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52571?
The median household income in ZIP 52571 is $81,953, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52571?
The median home value in ZIP 52571 is $197,800, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52571?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52571 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52571?
ZIP code 52571 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52571?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52571 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Wholesale trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52571?
In ZIP code 52571, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 52571?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52571 is 31.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52571?
In ZIP code 52571, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52571?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52571 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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