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 Moderate-density area
- $60,983
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burlington pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52601 (Burlington, IA) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 166.4 in 2023 to 183.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, with 29,723 residents across 287.2 square miles, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52601 reports a modest median household income of $60,983 (20% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,011. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,200 (29% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $910; owner occupancy is 73.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Des Moines County, so 52601 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 52601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burlington, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52601.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
49 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 52601, Burlington, 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
29,723
Population
287.2
Area (sq mi)
104
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52601?
43.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
2.6%
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?
$60,983
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$36,011
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52601 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Burlington, 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)
$60,983 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
13,976housing units
13,976
Total Housing Units
12,703
Occupied Units
1,273
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,200
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52601 vs 52655 →
ZIP 52601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52601
Burlington (52601)
29,723 residents
- 52655 4,219
West Burlington (52655)
4,219 residents
- 52650 826
Sperry (52650)
826 residents
- 61437 818
Gladstone (61437)
818 residents
- 52638 514
Middletown (52638)
514 residents
- 61425 483
Carman (61425)
483 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52650
Sperry (52650)
$105,255 median income
- 61437
Gladstone (61437)
$66,000 median income
- 61425
Carman (61425)
$62,708 median income
- 52601
Burlington (52601)
$60,983 median income
- 52638
Middletown (52638)
$59,167 median income
- 52655
West Burlington (52655)
$52,500 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52601, 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 (29,723 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 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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