Keokuk, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52632
Lee County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,086
- 99/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,653
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Keokuk pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 99
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52632 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 52632 (Keokuk, IA) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.2 in 2023 to 198.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52632 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, home to 13,086 residents across 131.9 square miles, a density of 99 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52632 reports a modest median household income of $56,653 (26% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,310. The poverty rate is 17.1%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,700 (32% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $863; owner occupancy is 67.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 52632 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 52632
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Keokuk, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52632.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 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 52632, Keokuk, 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
13,086
Population
131.9
Area (sq mi)
99
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52632?
42.7
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
2.3%
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?
$56,653
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$31,310
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52632 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Keokuk, 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)
$56,653 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
5,806housing units
5,806
Total Housing Units
5,102
Occupied Units
704
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,700
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$863
Median Rent
1954
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
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52632 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 141 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 159 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 181 |
| 2023 | -0.3% | 180 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 198 |
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 309 business establishments in ZIP 52632, employing approximately 5,134 people with a combined annual payroll of $266,087,000.
309
Businesses
5,134
Employees
$266.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 29 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
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 52632 vs 52639 →
ZIP 52632 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52632
Keokuk (52632)
13,086 residents
- 62341 3,610
Hamilton (62341)
3,610 residents
- 52639 2,002
Montrose (52639)
2,002 residents
- 62354 1,684
Nauvoo (62354)
1,684 residents
- 63430 639
Alexandria (63430)
639 residents
- 52619 594
Argyle (52619)
594 residents
- 63472 587
Wayland (63472)
587 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52632 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52632 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52619
Argyle (52619)
$73,438 median income
- 62354
Nauvoo (62354)
$72,788 median income
- 52639
Montrose (52639)
$68,625 median income
- 63430
Alexandria (63430)
$65,250 median income
- 62341
Hamilton (62341)
$62,262 median income
- 52632
Keokuk (52632)
$56,653 median income
- 63472 $22,455
Wayland (63472)
$22,455 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52632 ranks #6 of 7 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 52632, 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 (13,086 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 52632 in?
ZIP code 52632 (Keokuk) 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 52632?
ZIP code 52632 in Keokuk, IA has a population of 13,086 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52632?
The median household income in ZIP 52632 is $56,653, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52632?
The median home value in ZIP 52632 is $118,700, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52632?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52632 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52632?
ZIP code 52632 has 309 business establishments employing approximately 5,134 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52632?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52632 are: Health care and social assistance (43), Retail trade (41), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52632?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52632 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 52632?
In ZIP code 52632, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 52632?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52632 is 16.2 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 52632?
In ZIP code 52632, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52632?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52632 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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