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Rose Hill, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52586

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

521
4/sq mi
$53,125
Median income
$104,500
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52586 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52586 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rose Hill, Mahaska County, Iowa, home to just 521 residents across 121.2 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52586 reports a modest median household income of $53,125 (31% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $30,830. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. The typical home here is valued at $104,500 (40% below the state average); renters pay a median of $858 monthly, and 66.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mahaska County, letting you compare 52586 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 52586, Rose Hill, 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

521

Population

121.2

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52586?

51.0

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.0%
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 0.3%
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?

$53,125

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$30,830

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 52586 ranks nationally

Rose Hill, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,125 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

263

Total Housing Units

255

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.3%
Renter 33.7%

$104,500

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$858

Median Rent

1944

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 52586, employing approximately 2 people with a combined annual payroll of $238,000.

3

Businesses

2

Employees

$238K

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 52586 vs 50027 →

ZIP 52586 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 52586 ranks #4 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 52586 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 52586 ranks #7 of 9 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
50027 Barnes City, IA 285 8.9 mi
52550 Delta, IA 585 6.2 mi
52561 Fremont, IA 962 8.9 mi
50268 What Cheer, IA 993 6.9 mi
52543 Cedar, IA 291 10.4 mi
52595 University Park, IA 416 8.5 mi
50104 Gibson, IA 128 10.6 mi
50255 Thornburg, IA 65 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mahaska County

52577 standard
Oskaloosa, IA
Pop: 15,055
50207 standard
New Sharon, IA
Pop: 2,537
52561 standard
Fremont, IA
Pop: 962
50143 standard
Leighton, IA
Pop: 600
52595 standard
University Park, IA
Pop: 416
52543 standard
Cedar, IA
Pop: 291

Related Areas

Mahaska County Rose Hill, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52586 in? ▼
ZIP code 52586 (Rose Hill) 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 52586? ▼
ZIP code 52586 in Rose Hill, IA has a population of 521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52586? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52586 is $53,125, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52586? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52586 is $104,500, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52586? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52586 is White at 99.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52586? ▼
ZIP code 52586 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 2 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52586? ▼
In ZIP code 52586, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 52586? ▼
In ZIP code 52586, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52586? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52586 is 10.8% 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.