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Fort Madison, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52627

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

13,105
74/sq mi
$56,401
Median income
$116,500
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52627 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52627 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 176.6 square miles in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa. The area is home to 13,105 residents, producing a population density of 74 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 52627 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52627 sits at $56,401 (26% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $32,663. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $116,500 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $822 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52627 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 52627 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 52627

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52627.

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 52627, Fort Madison, 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

13,105

Population

176.6

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52627?

41.7

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$56,401

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$32,663

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52627 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,401 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,140

Total Housing Units

5,635

Occupied Units

505

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$116,500

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$822

Median Rent

1956

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

+15.3%

YoY Change (2024)

162

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+62%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52627 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +62% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.8% 127
2020 +4.3% 133
2021 +5.6% 140
2022 +15.3% 162
2024 — 162

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 280 business establishments in ZIP 52627, employing approximately 4,542 people with a combined annual payroll of $237,061,000.

280

Businesses

4,542

Employees

$237.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 42 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 42 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 34 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 32 11.4%
Construction 24 8.6%
Manufacturing 22 7.9%
Finance and insurance 20 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 15 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.8%
Wholesale trade 4 1.4%
Information 4 1.4%
Educational services 3 1.1%

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 52627 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 52627 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 52627 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 52627 ranks #8 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
52624 Denmark, IA 290 4.8 mi
52658 Wever, IA 1,071 6.8 mi
62354 Nauvoo, IL 1,684 9.9 mi
62358 Niota, IL 752 7.6 mi
52656 West Point, IA 2,359 7.7 mi
52638 Middletown, IA 514 10.5 mi
52639 Montrose, IA 2,002 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

52632 standard
Keokuk, IA
Pop: 13,086
52625 standard
Donnellson, IA
Pop: 2,802
52656 standard
West Point, IA
Pop: 2,359
52639 standard
Montrose, IA
Pop: 2,002
52658 standard
Wever, IA
Pop: 1,071
52619 standard
Argyle, IA
Pop: 594

Related Areas

Lee County Fort Madison, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52627 in? ▼
ZIP code 52627 (Fort Madison) is located in Lee County, Iowa. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52627? ▼
ZIP code 52627 in Fort Madison, IA has a population of 13,105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52627? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52627 is $56,401, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52627? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52627 is $116,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52627? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52627 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52627? ▼
ZIP code 52627 has 280 business establishments employing approximately 4,542 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52627? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52627 are: Retail trade (42), Health care and social assistance (42), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52627? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52627 increased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 62%. 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 52627? ▼
In ZIP code 52627, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 52627? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52627 is 22.1 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 52627? ▼
In ZIP code 52627, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52627? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52627 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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Official Data Resources for Fort Madison, 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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