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 Moderate-density area
- $64,512
- Median income Near-median income area
- $171,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 52641 (Mount Pleasant, IA) fell -4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.3 in 2023 to 191.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,137. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $171,400 (2% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $834; 67.7% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henry County, so 52641 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 52641
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Pleasant, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52641.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
26 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 52641?
39.6
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
3.0%
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?
$64,512
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$32,137
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
15.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 52641 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Mount Pleasant, 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)
$64,512 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
5,234housing units
5,234
Total Housing Units
4,679
Occupied Units
555
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,400
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 52641 vs 52649 →
ZIP 52641 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52641
Mount Pleasant (52641)
12,357 residents
- 52654 1,728
Wayland (52654)
1,728 residents
- 52659 1,553
Winfield (52659)
1,553 residents
- 52649 887
Salem (52649)
887 residents
- 52647 229
Olds (52647)
229 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52641 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52641 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52649
Salem (52649)
$91,071 median income
- 52654
Wayland (52654)
$84,783 median income
- 52641
Mount Pleasant (52641)
$64,512 median income
- 52659
Winfield (52659)
$55,125 median income
- 52647
Olds (52647)
$49,375 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 52641, 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 (12,357 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 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.
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