52531 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 52531, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

52531 is a zip code in Monroe County, Iowa, which covers Bluff Creek, Cedar, Franklin, Guilford, Jackson, Mantua, Monroe, Pleasant, Troy, Union, Urbana, and Wayne, with a total population of 5,754 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 52531 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 52531.

The estimated population of people living in 52531 is 5,754, with a median age of 39.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 52531 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,754
 -1.18% -3.84%
2020
5,823
 -0.97% -
2019
5,880
 -1.71% -
2018
5,982
 -0.03% -
2017
5,984
 - -

Population of 52531 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 52531 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.7%
91.6%
 +3.38%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.4%
3.6%
 -88.89%
Asian
1.5%
1.2%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
1.6%
 +112.50%
Other
0%
2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 52531 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 52531 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 52531 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 52531 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.6 -2.94% 41 +2.24% 39 -6.47%
2020 40.8 -2.39% 40.1 -1.47% 41.7 -5.44%
2019 41.8 +1.21% 40.7 +7.96% 44.1 -0.68%
2018 41.3 -0.24% 37.7 +0.53% 44.4 +3.02%
2017 41.4 - 37.5 - 43.1 -

The median age of the 52531 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 52531 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 456 -11.44% 341 +11.28% 386 364
10 to 19 464 -27.15% 420 +32.48% 350 543
20 to 29 368 -38.84% 248 +38.66% 241 357
30 to 39 241 +33.61% 348 +11.8% 320 376
40 to 49 442 -31.28% 421 -53.03% 309 229
50 to 59 377 +29.36% 431 -0.01% 495 425
60 to 69 393 -34.95% 352 -15.1% 265 290
70+ 225 +32.71% 457 +9.33% 306 498

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 52531 zip code is $68,125.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 52531.

  • Under 25
    $28,229.00
  • 25 to 44
    $90,964.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,917.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,184.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 52531 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 52531, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 52531 is currently $76,575.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.86% of households in 52531 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 52531 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.50%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.02%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.86%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 52531 is $32,854.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 52531 by the total population of 52531.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 52531 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 52531 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.80%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.91%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.93%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 52531 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 52531 zip over the age of 16 is 4,414.

Of those people, a total of 65.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 52531 is 63.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 52531 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 303 44.90% 3.70%
20 to 24 years 330 81.20% 5.20%
25 to 29 years 268 85.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 300 90.30% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 658 91.50% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 697 90.80% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 499 84.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 274 53.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 619 24.70% 4.60%
75 years and over 466 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 52531. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,271 66.50% 2.90%
Black or African American 1 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 47 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 95 1.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 22 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,270 66.60% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 52531 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 52531 is 2,807, with median earnings of $45,765.00.

Women in 52531 are earning approximately 65.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,807 $45,765.00
Male 1,402 $57,667.00
Female 1,405 $37,567.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 52531 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 269 $44,375.00
Business and Financial 105 $62,708.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $137,946.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 108 $46,563.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 386 $51,618.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 42 $72,727.00
Healthcare Practitioners 146 $42,500.00
Healthcare Support 110 $12,292.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $73,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 127 $29,076.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $23,214.00
Personal Care and Service 76 $31,477.00
Sales 248 $61,111.00
Office and Administrative Support 250 $39,444.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 69 $63,854.00
Construction and Extraction 118 $39,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 183 $63,674.00
Production 315 $45,648.00
Transportation and Material Moving 76 $58,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 52531 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 52531.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 117 $35,417.00 152 $58,250.00
Business and Financial 30 $95,278.00 75 $54,886.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $137,946.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 100 $50,060.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 175 $88,355.00 211 $42,543.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 146 $42,500.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 110 $12,292.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $0.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 36 $0.00 91 $24,028.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $0.00 23 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $0.00 44 $12,308.00
Sales 102 $67,109.00 146 $17,778.00
Office and Administrative Support 55 $37,240.00 195 $39,560.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 69 $63,854.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 118 $39,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 183 $63,674.00 0 $0.00
Production 258 $46,382.00 57 $43,102.00
Transportation and Material Moving 76 $58,000.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,279 households in 52531, with an average household size of 2.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,306 families living in the 52531 zip code with an average family size of 3.34 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 52531:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,035 126 145 973
Average Household Size 3.34 3.48 4.14 1.17
Total Families 1,035 126 145 0
Average Household Size 3.33 3.28 3.46 0

Poverty

Of the 1,306 families living in 52531, 5.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 52531:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,632 housing units in 52531.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,279 86.59%
Vacant 353 13.41%

15.92% of the total 2,632 housing units in 52531 are rental units. This is approximately 419 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,802 are occupied by the owner - or 68.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 52531 is $604.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 52531 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    58
  • Less than $500
    134
  • $500 to $999
    226
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    59
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 52531 is $120,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 52531 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    308
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    416
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    340
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    278
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    217
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    117
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    104
  • $1,000,000 or more
    22

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 52531. The chart below shows the number of properties in 52531 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    741
  • 1940 to 1949
    83
  • 1950 to 1959
    226
  • 1960 to 1969
    173
  • 1970 to 1979
    433
  • 1980 to 1989
    314
  • 1990 to 1999
    328
  • 2000 to 2009
    257
  • 2010 to 2013
    77
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 52531 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    235
  • 1 vehicle available
    470
  • 2 vehicles available
    795
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    779

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 52531 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 52531 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 52531.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    290
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    517
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    242
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    121
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    263
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    148
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    287
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    164
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    104
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    255
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    97
  • 90 or more minutes
    35

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 52531 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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