ZIP Code 52531 Demographics

Monroe County, Iowa  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 52531 compared to county averages.

Total Population

5,856

↓ 22.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$75,000

↓ 1.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$134,000

↑ +4.7% vs county

Median Age

39.9 yrs

↑ 3.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.6%

↑ 24.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 52531 compares to Monroe County and Iowa overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 52531 $75k Monroe $76k Iowa $71k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 52531 $134k Monroe $128k Iowa $182k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

19.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

79.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$699

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 52531 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$134,000
Down Payment (20%)$26,800
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$851P&I: $678 | Tax: $134 | Ins: $39
Rent (Local Median)
$699
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $152/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 52531, sorted by distance.

52571 10.4 mi away appanoose county 50150 10.7 mi away monroe county 52569 12.2 mi away monroe county 52574 17.3 mi away appanoose county 52581 20.0 mi away appanoose county 52583 23.6 mi away wayne county 50163 26.0 mi away marion county 50062 26.6 mi away marion county

About Monroe County

Monroe County is located in Iowa and has a total population of 7,574. The county's median household income is $76,324 and median home value is $128,000. ZIP code 52531 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Monroe 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.