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Fruitland, IA
City in Muscatine County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52749.
Population
1,049
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
584
ZIP codes
1
Fruitland and its ZIP codes
Fruitland at a glance
- Fruitland is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $103,424 a year, 38% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,700 (5% above Iowa).
Local data for Fruitland, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fruitland, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,424
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$217,700
Homeownership
95.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
30.8
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (392), Irish Americans (162), Mexican Americans (161).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muscatine County. PPP loans are for Fruitland.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,276
20,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$286M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
PPP loans
$182K
15 loans, 22 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fruitland, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fruitland, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
130
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fruitland, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Fruitland
1 in or overlapping Fruitland. Population shown
Cities near Fruitland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LettsCity | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| MuscatineCity | 5.9 mi | 18.2 |
| GrandviewCity | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Eliza, ILCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| Kent EstatesCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 4.5 |
| ConesvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| FredoniaCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| WapelloCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Illinois City, ILCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| FairportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| NicholsCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Columbus JunctionCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| New Boston, ILCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Columbus CityCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Buffalo Prairie, ILCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| AtalissaCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fruitland, IA in?
- Fruitland is in Muscatine County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Fruitland, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fruitland include 52749.
- What is the population of Fruitland, IA?
- About 1,049 people live in Fruitland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fruitland?
- Nearby places include Letts (5.7 mi), Muscatine (5.9 mi), Grandview (5.9 mi), Eliza, IL (9 mi), Kent Estates (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023