Mediapolis, IA ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
52637	Standard	2,651	100.00%	Kingston,Kossuth,Northfield

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Population & Demographics

Mediapolis, IA has 3,054 residents, with an average household size of 2.6. The gender split is 50.9% male and 49.1% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (4.9%) and 35-39 (5.2%). By race, White and Some Other Race are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 2.8%. Those born outside the United States make up 2.4% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	2,651
Total Households:	975
Total Housing Units:	1,067
Average Household Size:	2.66
Average Family Size:	2.81

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	1,688
Total Households:	640
Total Housing Units:	684
Average Household Size:	2.54
Average Family Size:	2.76

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	2,781	2,532	2,359	2,457	2,274	2,409	2,541	2,672	2,558	3,014	2,900	2,994	3,054
Decennial Census	2,449	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	2,651	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38.9

Male Median Age: 38.6

Female Median Age: 39.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	99	97	103	88	63	69	86	59	88	61	79	72	74	101	52	46	34	26
Female	94	102	110	85	63	74	88	79	54	72	59	76	117	94	52	53	36	46
Total	193	199	213	173	126	143	174	138	142	133	138	148	191	195	104	99	70	72

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	2,490	96.59%
Black:	25	0.97%
Hispanic:*	43	1.67%
Asian:	5	0.19%
American Indian:	0	0%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	15	0.58%
Total:	2,578	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	1,297	48.92%	38.6 years
Females:	1,354	51.08%	39.1 years
Total:	2,651	100%	38.9 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	799	47.33%	35.5 years
Females:	889	52.67%	37.5 years
Total:	1,688	100%	36.2 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	2,998	98.17%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	9	0.29%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2	0.07%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	45	1.54%
Total Population:	3,054	100%
Total Native Population:	3,007	98.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:	47	1.54%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Mediapolis, IA have an average household income of $77,354 (higher than the State by 5.8%, and lower than the Nation by 1.5%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($92,429 vs $38,958). Employment participation is much higher than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$47,250	$45,734	$47,536	$48,750	$53,523	$58,319	$61,620	$61,892	$60,750	$63,224	$65,430	$73,442	$77,354
Median Family Income	$66,548	$62,821	$66,188	$67,067	$71,705	$80,550	$83,092	$82,153	$85,117	$82,321	$84,500	$90,982	$92,429
Median NonFamily Income	$23,926	$23,411	$24,262	$25,451	$27,188	$26,071	$28,194	$29,417	$28,942	$29,353	$32,048	$34,872	$38,958
Median Male Income	$42,813	$43,472	$41,995	$44,803	$44,025	$46,964	$50,473	$52,205	$53,967	$56,146	$58,235	$67,147	$65,347
Median Female Income	$27,286	$27,112	$27,115	$28,036	$32,500	$44,453	$32,278	$35,833	$32,212	$33,203	$36,250	$46,786	$36,635

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	1,511	64.71%
Unemployed:	17	0.73%
Not In Labor Force:	807	34.56%
Total:	2,335	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	522	34.55%
Service:	156	10.32%
Sales and Office:	287	18.99%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	153	10.13%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	393	26.01%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,511	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Mediapolis, IA, the median home value is $183,900 - lower than the State by 6.1%, and up $43,900 (31.4%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $905 per month - lower than the State by 4.6%, and up $215 (31.2%) since 2020. Most renters in Mediapolis pay under $1,000 (52.2%). About 52.2% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.6% (60.6% have a mortgage) and renters make up 26.4% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$100,400	$104,500	$104,000	$98,400	$99,300	$106,900	$110,000	$114,800	$118,500	$140,000	$143,200	$168,100	$183,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	24	11.76%
$500 to $999:	73	35.78%
$1,000 to $1,499:	63	30.88%
$1,500 to $1,999:	13	6.37%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	31	15.20%
Total:	204	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$700	$636	$555	$571	$580	$565	$585	$605	$615	$690	$692	$813	$905

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	425	40.51%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	420	40.04%
Renter Occupied:	204	19.45%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,049	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,049	92.83%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	81	7.17%
Total Housing Units:	1,130	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

34.3% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, above the state rate (30.9%) and about the same as the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 94.8%, which is slightly above the state rate (93.2%). The share of people in poverty is 4.5%, which is slightly below the state rate (6.9%) and below the national rate (8.7%), down 1.2 percentage points since 2011 and up 0.8 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	28	1.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	57	2.83%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	584	29.00%
Some college, no degree:	392	19.46%
Associate's degree:	368	18.27%
Bachelor's degree:	423	21.00%
Graduate or professional degree:	162	8.04%
Total:	2,014	100%
High school graduate or higher:	1,929	95.78%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	585	29.05%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	2,290	67.69%
Public Insurance:	1,056	31.21%
No Insurance:	37	1.09%
Total:	3,383	100%
Has Health Insurance:	3,346	98.91%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	5.7%	3.6%	3.7%	3.5%	3.4%	3.0%	2.8%	2.9%	3.7%	3.0%	3.6%	3.7%	4.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	53	7.66%
Kindergarten:	47	6.79%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	332	47.98%
High school (grades 9-12):	191	27.60%
College or graduate school:	69	9.97%
Total:	692	100%
Early Childhood:	100	14.45%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	570	82.37%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	52637 (Standard)
County:	Des Moines County, IA
Area Code:	319
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	1,688 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Burlington, IA-IL [Learn More]
Coordinates:	41.0241, -91.1334
Land Area:	69.98 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ia-mediapolis.asp

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	322	44.66%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	209	28.99%
Renter Occupied:	190	26.35%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	721	100%

Private Insurance:	1,367	63.67%
Public Insurance:	753	35.07%
No Insurance:	27	1.26%
Total:	2,147	100%
Has Health Insurance:	2,120	98.74%

# Residential Mailboxes:	773Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	17Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	1,155Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	722Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	14Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	78Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$15,103,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$62,032,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,182Source: CBP

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Mediapolis, IA

52637 is the only ZIP Code for Mediapolis, IA

Mediapolis, IA has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Mediapolis, IA

Sources & References

White:	1,575	96.45%
Black:	23	1.41%
Hispanic:*	23	1.41%
Asian:	2	0.12%
American Indian:	0	0%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	10	0.61%
Total:	1,633	100%

Native, born in the United States:	1,874	97.10%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	9	0.47%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2	0.10%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	45	2.44%
Total Population:	1,930	100%
Total Native Population:	1,883	97.56%
Total Foreign-born Population:	47	2.44%

Employed:	940	66.95%
Unemployed:	17	1.21%
Not In Labor Force:	447	31.84%
Total:	1,404	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	322	34.26%
Service:	97	10.32%
Sales and Office:	218	23.19%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	101	10.74%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	202	21.49%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	940	100%

Less than $500:	24	12.63%
$500 to $999:	59	31.05%
$1,000 to $1,499:	63	33.16%
$1,500 to $1,999:	13	6.84%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	31	16.32%
Total:	190	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	721	93.64%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	49	6.36%
Total Housing Units:	770	100%

Nursery School, Preschool:	32	7.14%
Kindergarten:	36	8.04%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	226	50.45%
High school (grades 9-12):	106	23.66%
College or graduate school:	48	10.71%
Total:	448	100%
Early Childhood:	68	15.18%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	368	82.14%

CBSA Name:	Burlington, IA-ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:	15460Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	44,881Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	69.983 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.015 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	50790Source: Census
Place Name:	Mediapolis city; IowaSource: Census