ZIP Code 52501 is located in Ottumwa Iowa. Portions of 52501 are also in Chillicothe and Center Township (Wapello County) and Richland Township (Wapello County) and Highland Township (Wapello County) and Keokuk Township and Green Township (Wapello County) and Agency Township and Cass Township (Wapello County) and Dahlonega Township and Polk Township (Wapello County) and Adams Township (Wapello County) and Pleasant Township (Wapello County) and Columbia Township (Wapello County) and Competine Township and Washington Township (Wapello County). 52501 is entirely within Wapello County. Regionally, 52501 is located in the Ottumwa-Kirksville Area. Data Updated October 2, 2024
| ZIP Code Name | Ottumwa |
| Primary County | Wapello County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 30,535 |
| Area Code(s) | 641 |
| Current Time | CDT |
52501 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 52501 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 52501 is White. The current unemployment level in 52501 is 3.2%.
| Population | 30,535 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 124 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,222 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,507 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $402,050 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2024) | 3.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 81.62% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 56.05% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,679 | 80.56% |
| Black | 1,210 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,924 | 12.31% |
| Asian | 547 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 100 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 415 | 1.3% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,593 | 57.14% |
| Black | 358 | 7.89% |
| Hispanic | 1,185 | 26.11% |
| Asian | 106 | 2.34% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.53% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 272 | 5.99% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,619 | 9.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,001 | 11.9% |
| High School Diploma | 6,217 | 36.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 330 | 1.96% |
| GED or Alternate | 968 | 5.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,586 | 15.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,949 | 11.59% |
| Masters Degree | 893 | 5.31% |
| Professional Degree | 207 | 1.23% |
| Doctorate Degree | 51 | 0.3% |
| Coordinates | 41.03556061,-92.43080139 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 52501 | Chillicothe, Center Township (Wapello County), Richland Township (Wapello County), Highland Township (Wapello County), Keokuk Township, Green Township (Wapello County), Agency Township, Cass Township (Wapello County), Dahlonega Township, Polk Township (Wapello County), Adams Township (Wapello County), Pleasant Township (Wapello County), Columbia Township (Wapello County), Competine Township, Washington Township (Wapello County) |
| Region | Ottumwa-Kirksville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Ottumwa, IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 246 Square Miles |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 40a - Loess Flats and Till Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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