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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
$56,653
Median income
$118,700
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 52632 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 131.9 square miles in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa. The area is home to 13,086 residents, producing a population density of 99 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 52632 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 52632 sits at $56,653 (26% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $31,310. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $118,700 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $863 per month, and 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 52632 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 52632 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 52632

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52632.

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 52632, Keokuk, 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

13,086

Population

131.9

Area (sq mi)

99

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52632?

42.7

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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

$31,310

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

16.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52632 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,653 24th percentile higher than 24% 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

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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,806

Total Housing Units

5,102

Occupied Units

704

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$118,700

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52632 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 52632 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 52632 ranks #6 of 7 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
52639 Montrose, IA 2,002 6.3 mi
63430 Alexandria, MO 639 6.3 mi
62341 Hamilton, IL 3,610 7.3 mi
63472 Wayland, MO 587 8.0 mi
62354 Nauvoo, IL 1,684 8.3 mi
52619 Argyle, IA 594 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

52627 standard
Fort Madison, IA
Pop: 13,105
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 Keokuk, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Keokuk, 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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