ZIP code 52501
Where is ZIP code 52501?
Ottumwa, Iowa
Wapello County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 52501 belongs to Ottumwa, Iowa in Wapello County. 52501 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 641. About 30,371 people live in the 52501 area, where the median household income is $63,426. The closest ZIP codes are 52530 (Agency, 5.5 mi southeast), 52548 (Chillicothe, 7.3 mi northwest) and 52566 (Kirkville, 9.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 52501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ottumwa |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Wapello County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 641 |
| Coordinates | 41.0309, -92.4098 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 525 |
Population and income in 52501
| Population | 30,371 · higher than 98% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 135 · higher than 81% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.5 years · lower than 74% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $63,426 · lower than 74% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,047 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $122,700 · lower than 72% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $926 a month |
| Housing units | 13,570 |
| Households | 11,976 (2.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 225.33 sq mi (plus 2.64 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 52501. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 52501
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52530 | Agency, IA | 5.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 52548 | Chillicothe, IA | 7.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 52566 | Kirkville, IA | 9.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 52563 | Hedrick, IA | 11.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 52554 | Eldon, IA | 12 mi SE | Standard |
| 52536 | Blakesburg, IA | 12.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 52561 | Fremont, IA | 12.6 mi N | Standard |
| 52560 | Floris, IA | 12.7 mi S | Standard |
| 52568 | Martinsburg, IA | 13.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 52543 | Cedar, IA | 13.5 mi N | Standard |
| 52553 | Eddyville, IA | 13.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 52533 | Batavia, IA | 14.2 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 52501 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 52501
123 MAIN ST
OTTUMWA IA 52501
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bladensburg, Cliffland, Dahlonega, Dudley and Ottumwa Junction and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (52501-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 52501?
- 52501 is a Ottumwa, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 52501 in?
- ZIP code 52501 is in Wapello County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 52501 in?
- 52501 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 52501?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 52501 use area code 641.
- What is the population of ZIP code 52501?
- About 30,371 people live in ZIP code 52501, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 52501?
- The median household income in 52501 is $63,426 a year, lower than 74% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 52501?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 52501 are 52530 (Agency, 5.5 miles), 52548 (Chillicothe, 7.3 miles), 52566 (Kirkville, 9.1 miles) and 52563 (Hedrick, 11.7 miles).