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Keokuk, IA
City in Lee County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52632.
Population
9,662
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,062
ZIP codes
1
Keokuk and its ZIP codes
Keokuk at a glance
- Keokuk is about 18 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 43rd most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $52,711 a year, 30% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,300 (50% below Iowa) and median rent is $871 a month.
Local data for Keokuk, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Keokuk, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,711
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$104,300
Median rent
$871/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,270), Irish Americans (1,865), Mexican Americans (355).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Keokuk.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 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
How people get to work
Keokuk, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Keokuk, 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
86° / 17°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Keokuk, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Keokuk
1 in or overlapping Keokuk. Population shown
Cities near Keokuk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MooarCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Hamilton, ILCity | 2.8 mi | 3.6 |
| SanduskyCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Warsaw, ILCity | 3.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Alexandria, MOCity | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Elvaston, ILVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| MontroseCity | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| St. Francisville, MOCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Nauvoo, ILCity | 9.4 mi | 3.4 |
| Wayland, MOCity | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Basco, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ArgyleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Ferris, ILVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| Carthage, ILCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Fort MadisonCity | 15 mi | 9.6 |
| Niota, ILCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Keokuk, IA in?
- Keokuk is in Lee County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Keokuk, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Keokuk include 52632.
- What is the population of Keokuk, IA?
- About 9,662 people live in Keokuk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Keokuk?
- Nearby places include Mooar (2.8 mi), Hamilton, IL (2.8 mi), Sandusky (3.5 mi), Warsaw, IL (3.9 mi), Alexandria, MO (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023