University Park, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52595

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

416
348/sq mi
$66,667
Median income
$104,800
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

University Park pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
348
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52595 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52595 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.2 square miles in University Park, Mahaska County, Iowa. The area is home to 416 residents, producing a population density of 348 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 52595 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52595 sits at $66,667 (13% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $26,151. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $104,800 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $739 per month, and 54.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52595 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mahaska County, so you can benchmark 52595 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 →

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 52595, University Park, 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

416

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

348

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52595?

33.4

Median Age

56.0%

Male

44.0%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$66,667

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$26,151

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52595 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,667 41st percentile higher than 41% 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

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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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

239

Total Housing Units

218

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.1%
Renter 45.9%

$104,800

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$739

Median Rent

1938

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 52595, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $135,000.

3

Businesses

20

Employees

$135K

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

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ZIP 52595 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 52595 ranks #5 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 52595 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 52595 ranks #3 of 8 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
52577 Oskaloosa, IA 15,055 2.6 mi
52534 Beacon, IA 284 3.7 mi
50207 New Sharon, IA 2,537 10.2 mi
52553 Eddyville, IA 1,745 9.9 mi
52543 Cedar, IA 291 7.8 mi
52586 Rose Hill, IA 521 8.5 mi
52566 Kirkville, IA 168 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52595 in?
ZIP code 52595 (University Park) 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 52595?
ZIP code 52595 in University Park, IA has a population of 416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52595?
The median household income in ZIP 52595 is $66,667, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52595?
The median home value in ZIP 52595 is $104,800, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52595?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52595 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52595?
ZIP code 52595 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52595?
In ZIP code 52595, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 52595?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52595 is 17.8 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 52595?
In ZIP code 52595, approximately 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52595?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52595 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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