52591 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 52591, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

52591 is a zip code in Keokuk County, Iowa, which covers Adams, Clear Creek, East Lancaster, Plank, Sigourney, Van Buren, Warren, Washington, and West Lancaster, with a total population of 2,753 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 52591 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 52591.

The estimated population of people living in 52591 is 2,753, with a median age of 43.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 52591 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,753
 -7.18% -14.08%
2020
2,966
 -0.2% -
2019
2,972
+1.43%
-
2018
2,930
 -8.55% -
2017
3,204
 - -

Population of 52591 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 52591 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
98%
96.3%
 +1.77%
Black/African American
0.6%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.3%
0.7%
 -57.14%
Asian
0%
1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
1.5%
 -26.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 52591 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 52591 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 52591 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 52591 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.9 -0.68% 41 +1.74% 52 +1.96%
2020 44.2 -7.53% 40.3 -7.14% 51 +0.39%
2019 47.8 +0.63% 43.4 0% 50.8 -0.2%
2018 47.5 +7.22% 43.4 +16.04% 50.9 +0.79%
2017 44.3 - 37.4 - 50.5 -

The median age of the 52591 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 52591 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 9 230 -54.05% 161 -35.29% 126 99
10 to 19 267 -41.36% 120 +17.55% 169 138
20 to 29 193 +25.2% 152 -7.19% 236 134
30 to 39 200 -39.14% 182 -12.7% 128 155
40 to 49 130 +49.15% 127 -17.06% 200 103
50 to 59 204 -19.27% 242 -2.1% 165 235
60 to 69 218 +9.74% 211 -6.7% 236 193
70+ 222 -30.16% 345 -20.72% 159 277

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 52591 zip code is $53,250.00.

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 52591.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,341.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,917.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 52591 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 52591, 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 52591 is currently $82,831.00.

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.

5.50% of households in 52591 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 52591 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.58%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.08%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 52591 is $36,773.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 52591 by the total population of 52591.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 52591 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 52591 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
    5.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.17%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.02%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 52591 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 52591 zip over the age of 16 is 2,356.

Of those people, a total of 60.20% 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 52591 is 59.40%.

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 52591 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 135 51.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 179 84.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 191 90.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 117 68.40% 6.30%
35 to 44 years 370 78.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 299 87.00% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 200 82.50% 4.80%
60 to 64 years 200 55.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 297 29.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 368 8.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 52591. 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 2,307 60.10% 1.40%
Black or African American 16 31.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 8 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 24 79.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 8 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,307 60.10% 1.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 52591 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 52591 is 1,399, with median earnings of $36,181.00.

Women in 52591 are earning approximately 85.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,399 $36,181.00
Male 768 $40,382.00
Female 631 $34,458.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 52591 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 137 $72,813.00
Business and Financial 28 $68,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 13 $63,958.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $31,667.00
Legal 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 114 $40,081.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 99 $42,228.00
Healthcare Support 69 $40,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 67 $8,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 32 $13,750.00
Personal Care and Service 94 $35,192.00
Sales 84 $16,048.00
Office and Administrative Support 165 $34,519.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $14,000.00
Construction and Extraction 54 $33,333.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $41,106.00
Production 101 $27,240.00
Transportation and Material Moving 84 $59,038.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 52591 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 52591.

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 78 $74,167.00 59 $52,813.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 25 $70,536.00
Computer and Mathematical 13 $63,958.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 16 $22,000.00
Legal 6 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 63 $6,378.00 51 $41,492.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $0.00 89 $48,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 69 $40,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $0.00 56 $10,833.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $10,000.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $0.00 70 $22,813.00
Sales 65 $15,685.00 19 $33,594.00
Office and Administrative Support 47 $41,875.00 118 $24,352.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $22,500.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 54 $33,333.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $41,106.00 0 $0.00
Production 77 $28,828.00 24 $24,091.00
Transportation and Material Moving 84 $59,038.00 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 1,200 households in 52591, with an average household size of 2.21 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 761 families living in the 52591 zip code with an average family size of 2.78 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 52591:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 576 64 121 439
Average Household Size 2.91 2.86 2.48 1.12
Total Families 576 64 121 0
Average Household Size 2.91 2.7 2.24 0

Poverty

Of the 761 families living in 52591, 13.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 52591:

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 1,356 housing units in 52591.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,200 88.50%
Vacant 156 11.50%

25.37% of the total 1,356 housing units in 52591 are rental units. This is approximately 344 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 836 are occupied by the owner - or 61.65% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 52591 is $789.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 52591 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
    20
  • Less than $500
    39
  • $500 to $999
    250
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    46
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    9
  • $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 52591 is $113,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 52591 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    85
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    306
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    109
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    151
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    108
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    48
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    29
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 52591. The chart below shows the number of properties in 52591 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    531
  • 1940 to 1949
    49
  • 1950 to 1959
    93
  • 1960 to 1969
    185
  • 1970 to 1979
    176
  • 1980 to 1989
    98
  • 1990 to 1999
    26
  • 2000 to 2009
    120
  • 2010 to 2013
    74
  • 2014 or later
    4

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 52591 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    45
  • 1 vehicle available
    416
  • 2 vehicles available
    319
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    420

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 52591 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 52591 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 52591.

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
    151
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    317
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    161
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    73
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    108
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    72
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    89
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    57
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    28
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    78
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    59
  • 90 or more minutes
    31

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 52591 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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