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West Burlington, IA
City in Des Moines County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52655.
Population
3,189
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
659
ZIP codes
1
West Burlington and its ZIP codes
West Burlington at a glance
- West Burlington is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 118th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $48,542, 35% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,000 (40% below Iowa) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for West Burlington, IA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools2
- Colleges1
- Banks3
- Post Offices1
- Parks4
- Grocery Stores3
- Restaurants19
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
Housing and community stats
West Burlington, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,542
Poverty rate
23.8%
Median home value
$124,000
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (847), Irish Americans (292), Norwegian Americans (138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Des Moines County. PPP loans are for West 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
West Burlington, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Burlington, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in West Burlington
1 in or overlapping West Burlington. Population shown
Cities near West Burlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurlingtonCity | 2.3 mi | 14.4 |
| BeaverdaleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.2 |
| Oak HillsCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Gulfport, ILVillage | 4.6 mi | 1.4 |
| MiddletownCity | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| AugustaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| DanvilleCity | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Carman, ILCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| WeverCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.5 |
| SperryCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.2 |
| DenmarkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| Lomax, ILVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Gladstone, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Dallas City, ILCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| MediapolisCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Burlington, IA in?
- West Burlington is in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in West Burlington, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Burlington include 52655.
- What is the population of West Burlington, IA?
- About 3,189 people live in West Burlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Burlington?
- Nearby places include Burlington (2.3 mi), Beaverdale (3 mi), Oak Hills (4.4 mi), Gulfport, IL (4.6 mi), Middletown (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023