Mediapolis, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52637
Des Moines County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,449
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,477
- Median income Near-median income area
- $194,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mediapolis pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52637 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 52637 (Mediapolis, IA) rose +16.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 52637 covers 172.5 square miles in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,449 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52637 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,477 (6% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,947. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.1% and unemployment is 1.2%. Median home value is $194,500 (11% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $1,040; 84.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Des Moines County, so 52637 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 52637
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mediapolis, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52637.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 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 52637, Mediapolis, 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
2,449
Population
172.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52637?
37.4
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
1.5%
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?
$81,477
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$33,947
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52637 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Mediapolis, 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)
$81,477 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
1,142housing units
1,142
Total Housing Units
1,069
Occupied Units
73
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,500
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,040
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 52637, employing approximately 1,182 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,032,000.
78
Businesses
1,182
Employees
$62.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 14.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 11.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 11.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 5 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.9% |
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 52637 vs 52650 →
ZIP 52637 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52653
Wapello (52653)
3,570 residents
- 52637
Mediapolis (52637)
2,449 residents
- 52640
Morning Sun (52640)
1,447 residents
- 52650 826
Sperry (52650)
826 residents
- 52646 376
Oakville (52646)
376 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52637 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52637 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
- 52653
Wapello (52653)
$83,525 median income
- 52637
Mediapolis (52637)
$81,477 median income
- 52640
Morning Sun (52640)
$67,813 median income
- 52646
Oakville (52646)
$62,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52637 ranks #3 of 5 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 52637, 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 (2,449 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 52637 in?
ZIP code 52637 (Mediapolis) 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 52637?
ZIP code 52637 in Mediapolis, IA has a population of 2,449 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52637?
The median household income in ZIP 52637 is $81,477, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52637?
The median home value in ZIP 52637 is $194,500, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52637?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52637 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52637?
ZIP code 52637 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 1,182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52637?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52637 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (11), Transportation and warehousing (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 52637?
In ZIP code 52637, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 52637?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52637 is 22.8 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 52637?
In ZIP code 52637, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52637?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52637 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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