West Burlington, IA · standard
ZIP Code 52655
Des Moines County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,219
- 100/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $132,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Burlington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 100
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 52655 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 52655 (West Burlington, IA) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.7 in 2023 to 187.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 52655 covers 42.4 square miles in West Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,219 residents on file, a density of 100 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 52655 reports a modest median household income of $52,500 (31% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,895. The poverty rate is 25.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,600 (24% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $862; owner occupancy is 71.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Des Moines County, so 52655 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 52655
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Burlington, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 52655.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Construction 19
Construction
19 establishments
- Wholesale trade 15
Wholesale trade
15 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 52655, West Burlington, 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
4,219
Population
42.4
Area (sq mi)
100
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 52655?
39.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
1.7%
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?
$52,500
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$28,895
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 52655 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
West Burlington, 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)
$52,500 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
2,002housing units
2,002
Total Housing Units
1,858
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,600
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$862
Median Rent
1965
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 52655 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 153 |
| 2021 | +0.8% | 155 |
| 2022 | +27.7% | 197 |
| 2023 | -10.0% | 178 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 188 |
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 235 business establishments in ZIP 52655, employing approximately 5,368 people with a combined annual payroll of $322,878,000.
235
Businesses
5,368
Employees
$322.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 22.1% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 20.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 19 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.0% |
| Information | 7 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 2.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.1% |
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 52655 vs 52638 →
ZIP 52655 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52601
Burlington (52601)
29,723 residents
- 52655 4,219
West Burlington (52655)
4,219 residents
- 52623 1,993
Danville (52623)
1,993 residents
- 52658 1,071
Wever (52658)
1,071 residents
- 52650 826
Sperry (52650)
826 residents
- 52638 514
Middletown (52638)
514 residents
- 52624 290
Denmark (52624)
290 residents
- 52660 226
Yarmouth (52660)
226 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 52655 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 52655 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52624
Denmark (52624)
$109,861 median income
- 52658
Wever (52658)
$107,679 median income
- 52650
Sperry (52650)
$105,255 median income
- 52623
Danville (52623)
$90,714 median income
- 52601
Burlington (52601)
$60,983 median income
- 52638
Middletown (52638)
$59,167 median income
- 52655
West Burlington (52655)
$52,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 52655 ranks #7 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 52655, 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 (4,219 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 52655 in?
ZIP code 52655 (West Burlington) 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 52655?
ZIP code 52655 in West Burlington, IA has a population of 4,219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 52655?
The median household income in ZIP 52655 is $52,500, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 52655?
The median home value in ZIP 52655 is $132,600, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 52655?
The largest racial group in ZIP 52655 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 52655?
ZIP code 52655 has 235 business establishments employing approximately 5,368 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 52655?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 52655 are: Health care and social assistance (52), Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 52655?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 52655 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 52655?
In ZIP code 52655, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 52655?
In ZIP code 52655, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 52655?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 52655 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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