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Denmark, IA
Census-designated place in Lee County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52624.
Population
835
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
503
ZIP codes
1
Denmark and its ZIP codes
Denmark at a glance
- Denmark is about 8.7 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $136,875, 82% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,400 (7% below Iowa).
Local data for Denmark, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Denmark, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$136,875
Poverty rate
1.0%
Median home value
$194,400
Homeownership
91.1%
Bachelor's or higher
40.3%
Median age
28.9
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (256), Irish Americans (99), Mexican Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Denmark.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,750
13,598 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,286
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$237M
FY 2026, $7,050 per person
PPP loans
$248K
16 loans, 27 jobs reported
How people get to work
Denmark, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone98.1%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Denmark, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
626
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Denmark, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Denmark
1 in or overlapping Denmark. Population shown
Cities near Denmark
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AugustaCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| WeverCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.5 |
| West PointCity | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| MiddletownCity | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| DanvilleCity | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| LowellCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| Fort MadisonCity | 8.5 mi | 9.6 |
| Niota, ILCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| St. PaulCity | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Oak HillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| West BurlingtonCity | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| Pontoosuc, ILVillage | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| BeaverdaleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| FranklinCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Dallas City, ILCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| BurlingtonCity | 12 mi | 14.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denmark, IA in?
- Denmark is in Lee County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Denmark, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Denmark include 52624.
- What is the population of Denmark, IA?
- About 835 people live in Denmark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denmark?
- Nearby places include Augusta (3.3 mi), Wever (6.3 mi), West Point (6.3 mi), Middletown (7.2 mi), Danville (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023