Zip code 52737: Columbus City, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 52737?

52737 is assigned to Columbus City, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 52737 in?

52737 is in Louisa County, Iowa.

Q: What is the population of 52737?

About 323 people live in 52737, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 52737?

The median household income in 52737 is $89,875.

Q: What zip codes are near 52737?

The closest zip codes to 52737 are 52738, 52739, 52754, 52621, 52659.

Residential delivery areaLouisa CountyCentral Time

Population

323

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$90K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$112K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.2 sq mi

1,346 people/sq mi

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

About 52737

52737 is a suburban zip code in Columbus City, Iowa (Louisa County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 323 people live here, or 1,346 per square mile. The median resident is 46.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $89,875 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $111,600, or 1.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 98% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.8 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods. 35% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 52737 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 323 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate97.7%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%31st of 909 in IA
Median age46.8
91st
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6268th of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents25.1%
81st
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%8th of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older20.7%
77th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%425th of 911 in IA
Veterans7.7%
74th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%360th of 911 in IA
Unemployment rate6.1%
70th
U.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%113th of 911 in IA
Median household income$89,875
62nd
U.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059194th of 896 in IA
Median earnings per worker$48,676
52nd
U.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712391st of 910 in IA
Diversity index49.7
51st
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.434th of 911 in IA
Population density1,346/sq mi
49th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi46th of 911 in IA
Healthcare workers9.4%
49th
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%369th of 911 in IA
Per capita income$38,448
45th
U.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877446th of 911 in IA
Government workers12.9%
43rd
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%475th of 911 in IA
Average commute23.8 min
35th
U.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min379th of 902 in IA
Residents under 1819.8%
30th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%654th of 911 in IA
Self-employed workers7.6%
27th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%749th of 911 in IA
Poverty rate5.9%
18th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%625th of 909 in IA
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%366th of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate2.8%
11th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%552nd of 911 in IA
Median home value$111,600
4th
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000726th of 881 in IA
Broadband access78.9%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%807th of 909 in IA
Work from home2.5%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%818th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy1.5%
2nd
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%828th of 909 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.345
2nd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444721st of 908 in IA
Population323
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507789th of 911 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher4.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%889th of 911 in IA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IA 43.9%851st of 882 in IA

Measure	52737	Louisa	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Homeownership rateStrength	97.7%	80.3%	71.7%	65.2%	99th	31st of 909
Median age	46.8	41.9	38.6	38.9	91st	268th of 911
Foreign-born residents	25.1%	9.4%	5.9%	14.1%	81st	8th of 911
Residents 65 and older	20.7%	20.1%	18.1%	17.2%	77th	425th of 911
Veterans	7.7%	7.4%	6.5%	6.2%	74th	360th of 911
Unemployment rate	6.1%	3%	3.6%	5.2%	70th	113th of 911
Median household income	$89,875	$77,354	$75,059	$80,734	62nd	194th of 896
Median earnings per worker	$48,676	$45,996	$47,712	$49,666	52nd	391st of 910
Diversity index	49.7	37.9	31.4	61.4	51st	34th of 911
Population density	1,346/sq mi	27/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	49th	46th of 911
Healthcare workers	9.4%	9.4%	9.2%	9.7%	49th	369th of 911
Per capita income	$38,448	$36,126	$40,877	$44,673	45th	446th of 911
Government workers	12.9%	14.9%	14.5%	14.5%	43rd	475th of 911
Average commute	23.8 min	27.3 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	35th	379th of 902
Residents under 18	19.8%	22%	22.9%	22%	30th	654th of 911
Self-employed workers	7.6%	8.4%	10.2%	10%	27th	749th of 911
Poverty rateStrength	5.9%	9.8%	11.1%	12.5%	18th	625th of 909
Tech workers	1.2%	0.6%	2.9%	3.8%	17th	366th of 911
Uninsured rateStrength	2.8%	4.8%	5%	8.4%	11th	552nd of 911
Median home value	$111,600	$150,100	$208,000	$332,700	4th	726th of 881
Broadband accessWeakness	78.9%	87.8%	88.9%	91%	4th	807th of 909
Work from home	2.5%	4.2%	11.3%	15.1%	2nd	818th of 911
Housing vacancy	1.5%	10.6%	8.5%	10.1%	2nd	828th of 909
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.345	0.403	0.444	0.483	2nd	721st of 908
Population	323	10,678	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	789th of 911
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.8%	16.8%	31.4%	35.7%	1st	889th of 911
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	30.8%	43.9%	51.1%	1st	851st of 882

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

15%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

10%

45–54

20%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

46.8

Under 18

19.8%

65 and over

20.7%

Race and ethnicity

White46%
Black0%
Hispanic54%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

49.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

25.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

65%

Spanish

33%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 133
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 68.4%
Married couples: 57.1%
Living alone: 26.3%
Veterans (of adults): 7.7%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

23%

$150–200k

17%

$200k+

Median household income

52737

$89,875

Louisa Co.

$77,354

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,448

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

18.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.345

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

52737

$111,600

Louisa Co.

$150,100

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

52737

—

Louisa Co.

$775

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 135
Owner-occupied: 97.7%
Vacant: 1.5%
Median year built: 1969
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

30%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

33%

20–29

30–44

21%

45–59

21%

60+

Average commute

23.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

25%

Construction and repair

19%

Transportation and moving

11%

Healthcare

Office and admin

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Business and finance

0.6%

Education

0.6%

Police and fire

0.6%

Food service

0.6%

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

28%

Health care and social assistance

22%

Construction

13%

Wholesale

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

0.6%

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Median earnings per worker

$48,676

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	52737	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,792	$74,888
Service	$48,125	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$55,625	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,472	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

26%

High school

45%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 74.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
Households with broadband: 78.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 43.6%
No internet access: 16.5%
Without health insurance: 2.8%
Limited-English households: 11.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Columbus City
State: Iowa
County: Louisa County
Center point: 41.2592° N, 91.3747° W
Land area: 0.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Columbus City100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 52737

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
52738	Columbus Junction, IA	1 mi	3,398	$80,385	$145,700
52739	Conesville, IA	7.9 mi	788	$74,375	$97,500
52754	Letts, IA	8.8 mi	1,533	$104,250	$194,300
52621	Crawfordsville, IA	9 mi	604	$87,188	$98,200
52659	Winfield, IA	9.3 mi	1,329	$55,125	$110,900
52752	Grandview, IA	9.6 mi	413	$49,545	$144,300
52201	Ainsworth, IA	10 mi	1,148	$93,750	$181,600
52640	Morning Sun, IA	12 mi	1,274	$67,813	$125,800
52647	Olds, IA	12 mi	72	$49,375	$116,700
52653	Wapello, IA	13 mi	3,083	$83,525	$161,000
52749	Fruitland, IA	14 mi	1,049	$103,424	$217,700
52652	Swedesburg, IA	15 mi	119	$74,861	—

Questions about 52737

What city is zip code 52737?

52737 is assigned to Columbus City, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 52737 in?

52737 is in Louisa County, Iowa.

What is the population of 52737?

About 323 people live in 52737, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 52737 in?

52737 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 52737?

The median household income in 52737 is $89,875.

What zip codes are near 52737?

The closest zip codes to 52737 are 52738, 52739, 52754, 52621, 52659.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52737, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.