Sigourney, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52591
Keokuk County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,028
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,404
- Median income Near-median income area
- $156,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sigourney pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52591 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 52591 covers 329.1 square miles in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,028 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52591 reports a modest median household income of $62,404 (19% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,751. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $156,500 (11% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $912; 71.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Keokuk County, so 52591 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 52591
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sigourney, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52591.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 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 52591, Sigourney, 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
3,028
Population
329.1
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52591?
42.8
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
0.3%
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?
$62,404
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$37,751
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52591 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Sigourney, 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)
$62,404 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
1,361housing units
1,361
Total Housing Units
1,137
Occupied Units
224
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,500
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$912
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 105 business establishments in ZIP 52591, employing approximately 900 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,192,000.
105
Businesses
900
Employees
$40.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 12 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.8% |
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 52591 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52591
Sigourney (52591)
3,028 residents
- 52563
Hedrick (52563)
1,583 residents
- 52335 709
South English (52335)
709 residents
- 52576 568
Ollie (52576)
568 residents
- 52231 328
Harper (52231)
328 residents
- 52355 277
Webster (52355)
277 residents
- 50255 65
Thornburg (50255)
65 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52591 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52591 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52563
Hedrick (52563)
$98,438 median income
- 52231
Harper (52231)
$90,893 median income
- 52355
Webster (52355)
$63,750 median income
- 52576
Ollie (52576)
$63,750 median income
- 52591
Sigourney (52591)
$62,404 median income
- 52335
South English (52335)
$52,162 median income
- 50255
Thornburg (50255)
$39,722 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52591 ranks #5 of 7 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 52591, 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 (3,028 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 52591 in?
ZIP code 52591 (Sigourney) is located in Keokuk County, Iowa. Keokuk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/keokuk-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52591?
ZIP code 52591 in Sigourney, IA has a population of 3,028 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52591?
The median household income in ZIP 52591 is $62,404, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52591?
The median home value in ZIP 52591 is $156,500, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52591?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52591 is White at 99.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52591?
ZIP code 52591 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 900 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52591?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52591 are: Health care and social assistance (18), Other services (except public administration) (14), Construction (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52591?
In ZIP code 52591, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 52591?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52591 is 23.4 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 52591?
In ZIP code 52591, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52591?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52591 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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