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 Moderate-density area
- $56,401
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 23rd 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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, home to 13,105 residents across 176.6 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52627 reports a modest median household income of $56,401 (26% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,663. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,500 (34% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $822; owner occupancy is 76.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 52627 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 52627
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Madison, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52627.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 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 52627, Fort Madison, 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
13,105
Population
176.6
Area (sq mi)
74
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52627?
41.7
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
1.9%
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?
$56,401
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$32,663
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52627 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Fort Madison, 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)
$56,401 12th percentile higher than 12% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,140housing units
6,140
Total Housing Units
5,635
Occupied Units
505
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,500
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52627 vs 52624 →
ZIP 52627 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52627
Fort Madison (52627)
13,105 residents
- 52656 2,359
West Point (52656)
2,359 residents
- 52639 2,002
Montrose (52639)
2,002 residents
- 62354 1,684
Nauvoo (62354)
1,684 residents
- 52658 1,071
Wever (52658)
1,071 residents
- 62358 752
Niota (62358)
752 residents
- 52638 514
Middletown (52638)
514 residents
- 52624 290
Denmark (52624)
290 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52627 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52627 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52624
Denmark (52624)
$109,861 median income
- 52658
Wever (52658)
$107,679 median income
- 52656
West Point (52656)
$83,750 median income
- 62354
Nauvoo (62354)
$72,788 median income
- 52639
Montrose (52639)
$68,625 median income
- 62358
Niota (62358)
$62,216 median income
- 52638
Middletown (52638)
$59,167 median income
- 52627
Fort Madison (52627)
$56,401 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52627, 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 (13,105 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 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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