PlainZIP

Mystic, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52574

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

826
8/sq mi
$46,625
Median income
$80,000
Median home value
4.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mystic pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52574 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52574 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mystic, Appanoose County, Iowa, home to just 826 residents across 100.7 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52574 reports a modest median household income of $46,625 (39% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $28,051. Poverty here runs at 9.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. Housing costs here run $80,000 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging $550 a month; 82.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is -. To put 52574 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Appanoose 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 52574, Mystic, 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

826

Population

100.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52574?

57.6

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
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 2.1%
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?

$46,625

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$28,051

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52574 ranks nationally

Mystic, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,625 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.6%

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

What does housing look like?

316

Total Housing Units

197

Occupied Units

119

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$80,000

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$550

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 3 business establishments in ZIP 52574, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,363,000.

3

Businesses

26

Employees

$1.4M

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 52574 vs 52581 →

ZIP 52574 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 52574 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 52574 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 52574 ranks #4 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
52581 Plano, IA 305 5.0 mi
52544 Centerville, IA 7,847 6.6 mi
52571 Moravia, IA 1,407 8.4 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
52549 standard
Cincinnati, IA
Pop: 762
52594 standard
Unionville, IA
Pop: 399
52555 standard
Exline, IA
Pop: 344

Related Areas

Appanoose County Mystic, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52574 in? ▼
ZIP code 52574 (Mystic) 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 52574? ▼
ZIP code 52574 in Mystic, IA has a population of 826 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52574? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52574 is $46,625, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52574? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52574 is $80,000, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52574? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52574 is White at 97.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52574? ▼
ZIP code 52574 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52574? ▼
In ZIP code 52574, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.6% 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 52574? ▼
In ZIP code 52574, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52574? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52574 is 9.8% 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.