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Burlington, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52601

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

29,723
104/sq mi
$60,983
Median income
$124,200
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burlington pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
104
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 287.2 square miles in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. The area is home to 29,723 residents, producing a population density of 104 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 52601 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52601 sits at $60,983 (20% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $36,011. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $124,200 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $910 per month, and 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Des Moines County, so you can benchmark 52601 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 52601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52601.

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 52601, Burlington, 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

29,723

Population

287.2

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52601?

43.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$60,983

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$36,011

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

17.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52601 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,983 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,976

Total Housing Units

12,703

Occupied Units

1,273

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$124,200

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$910

Median Rent

1955

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52601 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.6% 137
2021 +5.3% 144
2022 +10.6% 159
2023 +4.5% 166
2024 +10.3% 183

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 683 business establishments in ZIP 52601, employing approximately 10,486 people with a combined annual payroll of $428,866,000.

683

Businesses

10,486

Employees

$428.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 100 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 100 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 88 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 86 12.6%
Finance and insurance 49 7.2%
Construction 41 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.1%
Manufacturing 27 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 25 3.7%
Wholesale trade 23 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.0%
Information 10 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.0%
Educational services 5 0.7%

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 52601 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 52601 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 52601 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 52601 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
52655 West Burlington, IA 4,219 5.3 mi
61437 Gladstone, IL 818 6.6 mi
52650 Sperry, IA 826 6.9 mi
61425 Carman, IL 483 7.6 mi
52638 Middletown, IA 514 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Des Moines County

52655 standard
West Burlington, IA
Pop: 4,219
52637 standard
Mediapolis, IA
Pop: 2,449
52623 standard
Danville, IA
Pop: 1,993
52650 standard
Sperry, IA
Pop: 826
52638 standard
Middletown, IA
Pop: 514
52660 standard
Yarmouth, IA
Pop: 226

Related Areas

Des Moines County Burlington, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52601 in? ▼
ZIP code 52601 (Burlington) is located in Des Moines County, Iowa. Des Moines County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/des-moines-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52601? ▼
ZIP code 52601 in Burlington, IA has a population of 29,723 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52601 is $60,983, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52601 is $124,200, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52601 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52601? ▼
ZIP code 52601 has 683 business establishments employing approximately 10,486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52601 are: Retail trade (100), Health care and social assistance (100), Other services (except public administration) (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52601 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 52601? ▼
In ZIP code 52601, 58.9% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 52601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52601 is 17.2 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 52601? ▼
In ZIP code 52601, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52601 is 12.6% 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 Burlington, 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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