ZIP Code 52638 Demographics

Des Moines County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 52638 compared to county averages.

Total Population

516

↓ 98.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$63,036

↑ +8.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$163,200

↑ +20.6% vs county

Median Age

37.1 yrs

↑ 11.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 52638 compares to Des Moines County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 52638 $63k Des Moines $58k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 52638 $163k Des Moines $135k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.9%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

75.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$710

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 52638 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$163,200
Down Payment (20%)$32,640
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,036P&I: $825 | Tax: $163 | Ins: $48
Rent (Local Median)
$710
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $326/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 52638, sorted by distance.

52655 3.8 mi away des moines county 52623 6.3 mi away des moines county 52601 8.0 mi away des moines county 52650 11.4 mi away des moines county 52645 11.4 mi away henry county 52660 13.7 mi away des moines county 52637 16.3 mi away des moines county 52640 20.9 mi away louisa county

About Des Moines County

Des Moines County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 38,824. The county's median household income is $58,084 and median home value is $135,300. ZIP code 52638 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Des Moines County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.