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Beaverdale, IA
Census-designated place in Des Moines County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52655.
Population
910
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
288
ZIP codes
1
Beaverdale and its ZIP codes
Beaverdale at a glance
- Beaverdale is about 5 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,357 a year, 24% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,900 (18% below Iowa).
Housing and community stats
Beaverdale, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,357
Poverty rate
27.1%
Median home value
$170,900
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
15.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (244), Irish Americans (141), Swedish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Des Moines County. PPP loans are for Beaverdale.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,600
20,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,329
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$498M
FY 2026, $12,792 per person
PPP loans
$26.5M
174 loans, 2,609 jobs reported
How people get to work
Beaverdale, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked17.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beaverdale, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
639
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
129
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beaverdale, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Beaverdale
1 in or overlapping Beaverdale. Population shown
Cities near Beaverdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West BurlingtonCity | 3 mi | 4.8 |
| MiddletownCity | 3.5 mi | 0.5 |
| BurlingtonCity | 5.2 mi | 14.4 |
| DanvilleCity | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Gulfport, ILVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Oak HillsCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.1 |
| AugustaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| SperryCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.2 |
| DenmarkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| WeverCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| MediapolisCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Carman, ILCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| New LondonCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| LowellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Gladstone, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beaverdale, IA in?
- Beaverdale is in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Beaverdale, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Beaverdale include 52655.
- What is the population of Beaverdale, IA?
- About 910 people live in Beaverdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beaverdale?
- Nearby places include West Burlington (3 mi), Middletown (3.5 mi), Burlington (5.2 mi), Danville (5.8 mi), Gulfport, IL (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023