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Mount Pleasant, IA · standard

ZIP Code 52641

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

12,357
23/sq mi
$64,512
Median income
$171,400
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount Pleasant pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52641 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 52641 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, home to 12,357 residents across 549.2 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 52641 reports a modest median household income of $64,512 (16% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $32,137. Local economic indicators show a 13.8% poverty rate alongside 1.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $171,400 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $834 a month; 67.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 15 minutes. To put 52641 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Henry County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 52641

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Pleasant, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52641.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 52641, Mount Pleasant, 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

12,357

Population

549.2

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 52641?

39.6

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$64,512

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$32,137

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

15.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 52641 ranks nationally

Mount Pleasant, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,512 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,234

Total Housing Units

4,679

Occupied Units

555

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$171,400

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$834

Median Rent

1970

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

-4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 52641 have decreased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 147
2021 +9.6% 161
2022 -2.5% 157
2023 +28.6% 201
2024 -4.9% 192

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 348 business establishments in ZIP 52641, employing approximately 5,897 people with a combined annual payroll of $263,510,000.

348

Businesses

5,897

Employees

$263.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 51 14.7%
Retail trade 47 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 44 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 33 9.5%
Finance and insurance 26 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 6.6%
Construction 22 6.3%
Wholesale trade 19 5.5%
Manufacturing 18 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 17 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.5%
Information 10 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.3%
Educational services 4 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 52641 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 52641 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 52641 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 52641 ranks #3 of 5 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
52649 Salem, IA 887 10.3 mi
52647 Olds, IA 229 10.3 mi
52654 Wayland, IA 1,728 11.1 mi
52659 Winfield, IA 1,553 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

52645 standard
New London, IA
Pop: 3,176
52654 standard
Wayland, IA
Pop: 1,728
52659 standard
Winfield, IA
Pop: 1,553
52649 standard
Salem, IA
Pop: 887
52630 standard
Hillsboro, IA
Pop: 445
52644 standard
Mount Union, IA
Pop: 412

Related Areas

Henry County Mount Pleasant, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 52641 in? ▼
ZIP code 52641 (Mount Pleasant) is located in Henry County, Iowa. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 52641? ▼
ZIP code 52641 in Mount Pleasant, IA has a population of 12,357 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52641? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 52641 is $64,512, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52641? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 52641 is $171,400, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52641? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 52641 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52641? ▼
ZIP code 52641 has 348 business establishments employing approximately 5,897 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52641? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52641 are: Health care and social assistance (51), Retail trade (47), Other services (except public administration) (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52641? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52641 decreased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 52641? ▼
In ZIP code 52641, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 52641? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 52641 is 15.4 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 52641? ▼
In ZIP code 52641, 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 52641? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52641 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.