ZIP Code 52561 Demographics

Mahaska County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 52561 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,054

↓ 95.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$54,821

↓ 15.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$100,300

↓ 25.8% vs county

Median Age

30.7 yrs

↑ 22.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

↑ 0.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 52561 compares to Mahaska County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 52561 $55k Mahaska $65k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 52561 $100k Mahaska $135k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

5.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

62.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$575

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 52561 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$100,300
Down Payment (20%)$20,060
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$636P&I: $507 | Tax: $100 | Ins: $29
Rent (Local Median)
$575
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $61/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 52561, sorted by distance.

52550 7.9 mi away keokuk county 52586 8.9 mi away mahaska county 52563 9.0 mi away keokuk county 50268 13.6 mi away keokuk county 52591 14.9 mi away keokuk county 50255 17.4 mi away keokuk county 52576 17.4 mi away keokuk county 50027 17.7 mi away mahaska county

About Mahaska County

Mahaska County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 22,059. The county's median household income is $65,200 and median home value is $135,100. ZIP code 52561 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Mahaska 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.