| City: | University Park, Iowa |
| City Alias: | University Pk |
| Names to Avoid: | Univ Park |
| County: | Mahaska County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:10:17 PM |
| Population: | 428 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 641 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.2867, -92.6195 |
| Land Area: | 0.471 sq mi |
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University Park is a small community in Mahaska County, Iowa, covering just under half a square mile. Despite its name, this isn't a college campus. It's a working-class town of 428 residents living in 171 households. The median age is 34 years, and families here earn a median household income of $63,125.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery across the territory. The post office maintains 178 PO Boxes for 171 local households, with the slight excess serving nearby rural areas. One rural carrier route handles what limited delivery exists. Mail recipients must use a PO Box or general delivery.
The community shows a distinctive employment pattern. Of workers here, a majority are in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (273 workers in this sector). That's unusual for such a small town and suggests proximity to a distribution center or logistics hub. Another 82 residents work in education and healthcare, while 28 are federal government employees.
Street names follow two patterns: biblical references (Bethel Street, Peniel Street) and a numbered grid (6th through 9th Avenues East). Many addresses include apartment units, indicating multi-family housing on streets like Bethel (19 addresses) and 9th Avenue East (15 addresses). Housing is affordable, with median home values of $88,900 and median rent of $731.
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University Park, IA 52595Acceptable city name variations include "University Park," "University PK," or the abbreviation "Univ Park" (though the last is recognized but not recommended for mailing).
Street names blend biblical references with a numbered avenue system, and many streets have apartment units.
ZIP Code 52595 has 428 residents and 171 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 34.0 years, younger than the state (38.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.2% male and 52.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 428Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 607Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 908.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $63,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 171Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $88,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.86Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 481 | 541 | 512 | 492 | 506 | 482 | 441 | 424 | 384 | 485 | 492 | 539 | 607 |
| Decennial Census | 416 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 428 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34
Male Median Age: 30.7
Female Median Age: 34.8
| 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 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Female | 21 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Total | 34 | 40 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 37 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 35 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| White: | 382 | 95.98% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.50% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 1.51% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.50% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.75% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.75% |
| Total: | 398 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 202 | 47.20% | 30.7 years |
| Females: | 226 | 52.80% | 34.8 years |
| Total: | 428 | 100% | 34.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 547 | 90.12% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 13 | 2.14% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 0.99% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 41 | 7.74% |
| Total Population: | 607 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 560 | 92.26% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 47 | 7.74% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $63,125, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $21,625 (52.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,125. Family households earn a median of $78,750 versus $26,350 for nonfamily households (a difference of $52,400). By gender, male median income is $53,500 and female is $43,958, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $9,542 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 78.9%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is higher than the state rate (3.6%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.9%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,500 | $41,442 | $35,938 | $38,000 | $40,000 | $39,688 | $37,857 | $41,058 | $45,000 | $47,292 | $53,125 | $62,500 | $63,125 |
| Median Family Income | $55,833 | $52,656 | $52,500 | $49,583 | $55,729 | $49,028 | $46,875 | $42,250 | $53,333 | $56,563 | $70,833 | $67,500 | $78,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,778 | $28,462 | $23,393 | $24,583 | $21,719 | $20,500 | $20,750 | $31,250 | $30,000 | $21,667 | $18,125 | $23,750 | $26,350 |
| Median Male Income | $36,875 | $37,708 | $40,769 | $42,222 | $41,389 | $41,528 | $40,781 | $42,917 | $47,500 | $52,500 | $53,250 | $57,778 | $53,500 |
| Median Female Income | $25,500 | $24,779 | $27,232 | $35,972 | $36,125 | $36,750 | $37,188 | $36,250 | $30,625 | $35,125 | $40,833 | $41,845 | $43,958 |
| Employed: | 322 | 75.41% |
| Unemployed: | 15 | 3.51% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 90 | 21.08% |
| Total: | 427 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 109 | 33.85% |
| Service: | 39 | 12.11% |
| Sales and Office: | 78 | 24.22% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 43 | 13.35% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 53 | 16.46% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 322 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $88,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $7,100 (8.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,600. The median gross rent is $731, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $143 (24.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.62% (72.06% with a mortgage, 27.94% free-and-clear) and renters 45.38% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.09%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $81,800 | $84,100 | $86,300 | $81,900 | $82,400 | $80,900 | $86,200 | $81,200 | $83,300 | $77,000 | $77,100 | $88,700 | $88,900 |
| Less than $500: | 15 | 13.27% |
| $500 to $999: | 64 | 56.64% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 22 | 19.47% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 5 | 4.42% |
| $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: | 7 | 6.19% |
| Total: | 113 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $588 | $602 | $629 | $622 | $627 | $667 | $683 | $635 | $704 | $698 | $677 | $745 | $731 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 98 | 39.36% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 38 | 15.26% |
| Renter Occupied: | 113 | 45.38% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 249 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 249 | 92.91% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 19 | 7.09% |
| Total Housing Units: | 268 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 189 | 70.52% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 68 | 25.37% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 4.10% |
| Total Housing Units: | 268 | 100% |
In 2023, 19.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.00%, which is on par with the state rate (93.20%). The uninsured rate is 9.40%, which is on par with the state rate (4.90%). The share of people in poverty is 5.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 6.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (65.54%). College enrollment is 8.78%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 1.55% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 24 | 7.43% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 100 | 30.96% |
| Some college, no degree: | 60 | 18.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 71 | 21.98% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 47 | 14.55% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 16 | 4.95% |
| Total: | 323 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 294 | 91.02% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 63 | 19.50% |
| Private Insurance: | 374 | 57.89% |
| Public Insurance: | 215 | 33.28% |
| No Insurance: | 57 | 8.82% |
| Total: | 646 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 589 | 91.18% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.5% | 10.1% | 13.8% | 18.0% | 6.5% | 14.7% | 16.5% | 22.5% | 9.5% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 6.3% | 5.4% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 2 | 1.35% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 4.73% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 97 | 65.54% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 29 | 19.59% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 8.78% |
| Total: | 148 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 6.08% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 133 | 89.86% |
ZIP Code 52595 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $135,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 187Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $31,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $135,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 52595 is located in Mahaska County, Iowa, within the Oskaloosa, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36820) and Iowa's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 22,045 people, about 1.94% of whom live in ZIP Code 52595. It covers 0.471 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Oskaloosa, IASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 36820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 22,045Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.471 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12048.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1979815Source: Census |
| Place Name: | University Park city; IowaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 52595 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.