Oskaloosa, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52577
Mahaska County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,055
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,084
- Median income Near-median income area
- $163,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oskaloosa pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52577 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52577 (Oskaloosa, IA) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 187.3 in 2023 to 198.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52577 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, home to 15,055 residents across 412.5 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52577 reports a modest median household income of $66,084 (14% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,047. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $163,300 (7% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $825; 66.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mahaska County, so 52577 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 52577
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oskaloosa, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52577.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 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 52577, Oskaloosa, 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
15,055
Population
412.5
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52577?
39.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
2.7%
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?
$66,084
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$36,047
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
16.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52577 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Oskaloosa, 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)
$66,084 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
6,408housing units
6,408
Total Housing Units
5,737
Occupied Units
671
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,300
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52577 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 136 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 148 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 167 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 187 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 199 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 399 business establishments in ZIP 52577, employing approximately 6,433 people with a combined annual payroll of $357,906,000.
399
Businesses
6,433
Employees
$357.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 61 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 35 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.0% |
| Information | 10 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
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 52577 vs 52534 →
ZIP 52577 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52577
Oskaloosa (52577)
15,055 residents
- 52553 1,745
Eddyville (52553)
1,745 residents
- 50143 600
Leighton (50143)
600 residents
- 52595 416
University Park (52595)
416 residents
- 52543 291
Cedar (52543)
291 residents
- 52534 284
Beacon (52534)
284 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52577 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52577 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 50143
Leighton (50143)
$86,023 median income
- 52543
Cedar (52543)
$83,511 median income
- 52595
University Park (52595)
$66,667 median income
- 52577
Oskaloosa (52577)
$66,084 median income
- 52553
Eddyville (52553)
$64,583 median income
- 52534
Beacon (52534)
$57,986 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52577 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 52577, 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 (15,055 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 52577 in?
ZIP code 52577 (Oskaloosa) is located in Mahaska County, Iowa. Mahaska County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mahaska-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52577?
ZIP code 52577 in Oskaloosa, IA has a population of 15,055 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52577?
The median household income in ZIP 52577 is $66,084, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52577?
The median home value in ZIP 52577 is $163,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52577?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52577 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52577?
ZIP code 52577 has 399 business establishments employing approximately 6,433 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52577?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52577 are: Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (56), Health care and social assistance (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52577?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52577 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52577?
In ZIP code 52577, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 52577?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52577 is 16.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52577?
In ZIP code 52577, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52577?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52577 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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