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Burlington, IA
City in Des Moines County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52601.
Population
23,728
Land area
14.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,647
ZIP codes
1
Burlington and its ZIP codes
Burlington at a glance
- Burlington is about 29 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 23rd most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $59,000 a year, 21% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,300 (45% below Iowa) and median rent is $924 a month.
Local data for Burlington, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burlington, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,000
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$114,300
Median rent
$924/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,754), Irish Americans (3,112), Swedish Americans (885).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Des Moines County. PPP loans are for Burlington.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 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
How people get to work
Burlington, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burlington, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burlington, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Burlington
1 in or overlapping Burlington. Population shown
Cities near Burlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West BurlingtonCity | 2.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Gulfport, ILVillage | 2.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Oak HillsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| BeaverdaleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Carman, ILCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| MiddletownCity | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| AugustaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| WeverCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Lomax, ILVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Gladstone, ILVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| DanvilleCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| SperryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Dallas City, ILCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| DenmarkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Stronghurst, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Pontoosuc, ILVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burlington, IA in?
- Burlington is in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Burlington, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Burlington include 52601.
- What is the population of Burlington, IA?
- About 23,728 people live in Burlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burlington?
- Nearby places include West Burlington (2.3 mi), Gulfport, IL (2.5 mi), Oak Hills (3.2 mi), Beaverdale (5.2 mi), Carman, IL (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023