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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
$66,084
Median income
$163,300
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th 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.

ZIP code 52577 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 412.5 square miles in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa. The area is home to 15,055 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 52577 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52577 sits at $66,084 (14% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $36,047. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $163,300 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $825 per month, and 66.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52577 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mahaska County, so you can benchmark 52577 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 52577

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52577.

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 52577, Oskaloosa, 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

15,055

Population

412.5

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52577?

39.3

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$66,084

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$36,047

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

16.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52577 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,084 40th percentile higher than 40% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,408

Total Housing Units

5,737

Occupied Units

671

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.1%
Renter 33.9%

$163,300

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$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

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ZIP 52577 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 52577 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 52577 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 52577 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
52534 Beacon, IA 284 1.1 mi
52595 University Park, IA 416 2.6 mi
52553 Eddyville, IA 1,745 8.5 mi
50143 Leighton, IA 600 8.7 mi
52543 Cedar, IA 291 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mahaska County

50207 standard
New Sharon, IA
Pop: 2,537
52561 standard
Fremont, IA
Pop: 962
50143 standard
Leighton, IA
Pop: 600
52586 standard
Rose Hill, IA
Pop: 521
52595 standard
University Park, IA
Pop: 416
52543 standard
Cedar, IA
Pop: 291

Related Areas

Mahaska County Oskaloosa, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Oskaloosa, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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