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ZIP Code 52601
Burlington, IA, Des Moines County
Population
27,341
Land area
109.3sq mi
People per sq mi
250
City
Burlington
ZIP 52601 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 52601 at a glance
- ZIP 52601 (Burlington) is about 4.4 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,983, 19% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,200 (40% below Iowa) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for ZIP 52601
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 52601, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,983
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$124,200
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
17.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
683
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
10,486
$429M annual payroll
PPP loans
$66.09M
982 loans
Campaign donations
$135K
22% D, 43% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 52601, 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 ZIP 52601, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 52601
ZIP codes near 52601
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 52655Beaverdale | 4.3 mi | 17.5 |
| 52638Middletown | 6.5 mi | 33.8 |
| 61425Carman | 7 mi | 33 |
| 52650Sperry | 7.2 mi | 38.3 |
| 61437Gladstone | 7.3 mi | 37.8 |
| 52658Wever | 10 mi | 47.2 |
| 61454Lomax | 12 mi | 34.1 |
| 52637Mediapolis | 12 mi | 70 |
| 52623Danville | 12 mi | 56.4 |
| 52624Denmark | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| 61480Stronghurst | 14 mi | 71.9 |
| 52660Yarmouth | 14 mi | 24.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 52601?
- ZIP code 52601 is in Burlington, IA (Des Moines County).
- What county is ZIP code 52601 in?
- ZIP code 52601 is mostly in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 52601?
- About 27,341 people live in the 52601 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.