Zip code 52569: Melrose, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 52569?

52569 is assigned to Melrose, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 52569 in?

52569 is mostly in Monroe County, but it extends into 3 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 52569?

About 550 people live in 52569, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 52569?

The median household income in 52569 is $51,477.

Q: What zip codes are near 52569?

The closest zip codes to 52569 are 50238, 50150, 52581, 52531, 52574.

Residential delivery areaMonroe CountyCentral Time

Population

550

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$84K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

61.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

100 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 52569

52569 is a rural zip code in Melrose, Iowa (Monroe County), covering 100 sq mi of land. About 550 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 61.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,477 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $84,300, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.9 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support. 32% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 52569 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age61.4
99th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.624th of 911 in IA
Homeownership rate96.3%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%44th of 909 in IA
Housing vacancy45%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%10th of 909 in IA
Residents 65 and older38%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%28th of 911 in IA
Self-employed workers31.8%
99th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%29th of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.565
98th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.44413th of 908 in IA
Unemployment rate9.6%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%42nd of 911 in IA
Average commute34.9 min
91st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min45th of 902 in IA
Veterans7.9%
76th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%333rd of 911 in IA
Per capita income$51,639
75th
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,87774th of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate7.3%
54th
U.S. 8.4% · IA 5%151st of 911 in IA
Poverty rate8.5%
35th
U.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%461st of 909 in IA
Broadband access88.2%
24th
U.S. 91% · IA 88.9%484th of 909 in IA
Government workers10%
19th
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%663rd of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$37,277
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712832nd of 910 in IA
Work from home6.5%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%599th of 911 in IA
Median household income$51,477
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059850th of 896 in IA
Diversity index7.7
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4672nd of 911 in IA
Residents under 1810.5%
3rd
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%868th of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents0.2%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%667th of 911 in IA
Population550
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507652nd of 911 in IA
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi881st of 911 in IA
Median home value$84,300
1st
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000836th of 881 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher7.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%852nd of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%863rd of 882 in IA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%819th of 911 in IA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%902nd of 911 in IA

Measure	52569	Monroe	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Median age	61.4	41.8	38.6	38.9	99th	24th of 911
Homeownership rateStrength	96.3%	81.3%	71.7%	65.2%	99th	44th of 909
Housing vacancy	45%	15.5%	8.5%	10.1%	99th	10th of 909
Residents 65 and older	38%	20.6%	18.1%	17.2%	99th	28th of 911
Self-employed workers	31.8%	12.2%	10.2%	10%	99th	29th of 911
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.565	0.383	0.444	0.483	98th	13th of 908
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.6%	3.1%	3.6%	5.2%	93rd	42nd of 911
Average commuteWeakness	34.9 min	29.4 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	91st	45th of 902
Veterans	7.9%	4.8%	6.5%	6.2%	76th	333rd of 911
Per capita income	$51,639	$35,132	$40,877	$44,673	75th	74th of 911
Uninsured rate	7.3%	3.6%	5%	8.4%	54th	151st of 911
Poverty rate	8.5%	9.2%	11.1%	12.5%	35th	461st of 909
Broadband access	88.2%	86.2%	88.9%	91%	24th	484th of 909
Government workers	10%	18.5%	14.5%	14.5%	19th	663rd of 911
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,277	$52,163	$47,712	$49,666	15th	832nd of 910
Work from home	6.5%	9%	11.3%	15.1%	14th	599th of 911
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,477	$70,996	$75,059	$80,734	10th	850th of 896
Diversity index	7.7	10.1	31.4	61.4	3rd	672nd of 911
Residents under 18	10.5%	23%	22.9%	22%	3rd	868th of 911
Foreign-born residents	0.2%	0.7%	5.9%	14.1%	2nd	667th of 911
Population	550	7,513	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	652nd of 911
Population density	6/sq mi	17/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	881st of 911
Median home value	$84,300	$156,300	$208,000	$332,700	1st	836th of 881
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.9%	21.4%	31.4%	35.7%	1st	852nd of 911
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	54.3%	43.9%	51.1%	1st	863rd of 882
Tech workers	0%	2.3%	2.9%	3.8%	1st	819th of 911
Healthcare workers	0%	10.1%	9.2%	9.7%	1st	902nd of 911

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

45–54

24%

55–64

26%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

61.4

Under 18

10.5%

65 and over

38%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

7.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

83.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.7%

Households

Households: 271
Average household size: 2
Family households: 69.7%
Married couples: 64.9%
Living alone: 26.2%
Veterans (of adults): 7.9%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

41%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

52569

$51,477

Monroe Co.

$70,996

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$51,639

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.565

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

52569

$84,300

Monroe Co.

$156,300

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

52569

—

Monroe Co.

$798

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 493
Owner-occupied: 96.3%
Vacant: 45%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

91%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

20–29

30–44

33%

45–59

30%

60+

11%

Average commute

34.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

37.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

26%

Transportation and moving

25%

Office and admin

13%

Education

10%

Engineering and science

Management

Business and finance

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Food service

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Police and fire

Production

Industries

Construction

22%

Manufacturing

21%

Education

10%

Retail

10%

Other services

10%

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Information

Restaurants and hotels

0.6%

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$37,277

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

31.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	52569	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$71,111	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$57,273	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,771	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,977	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

39%

Some college

24%

Associate's

21%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
Households with broadband: 88.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 38.4%
No internet access: 11.8%
Without health insurance: 7.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Melrose
State: Iowa
County: Monroe County
Center point: 40.9807° N, 93.0496° W
Land area: 100 sq mi
Water area: 2.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

52569 spans 4 counties

Monroe County83% of land
Wayne County6% of land
Lucas County6% of land
Appanoose County5% of land

Zip codes near 52569

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
50238	Russell, IA	7 mi	1,195	$59,625	$83,300
50150	Lovilia, IA	11 mi	736	$63,516	$124,500
52581	Plano, IA	12 mi	168	$55,000	$154,900
52531	Albia, IA	12 mi	6,036	$73,896	$162,100
52574	Mystic, IA	13 mi	377	$46,625	$80,000
50272	Williamson, IA	13 mi	190	$45,000	—
52583	Promise City, IA	13 mi	389	$52,083	$82,500
50049	Chariton, IA	13 mi	6,414	$61,190	$124,900
52571	Moravia, IA	14 mi	1,660	$81,953	$197,800
50116	Hamilton, IA	14 mi	261	$47,143	$168,200
50057	Columbia, IA	15 mi	327	$118,882	$221,300
50165	Millerton, IA	16 mi	44	$89,375	$135,900

Questions about 52569

What city is zip code 52569?

52569 is assigned to Melrose, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 52569 in?

52569 is mostly in Monroe County, but it extends into 3 other counties.

What is the population of 52569?

About 550 people live in 52569, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 52569 in?

52569 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 52569?

The median household income in 52569 is $51,477.

What zip codes are near 52569?

The closest zip codes to 52569 are 50238, 50150, 52581, 52531, 52574.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52569, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.