Ottumwa, IA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 52501 serves a portion of Ottumwa, Iowa, within Wapello County. This community is home to approximately 51,049 residents, with a median age of 33.8 years. The median household income of $64,527 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $445,236 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 63% owner-occupied and 37% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Ottumwa is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 36% and an unemployment rate of 6.0%, 52501 reflects the economic character of Wapello County in Iowa.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 51,049 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 15,673 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $64,527 | ↓ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $445,236 | ↑ 48% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | ↑ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 26.9% | ↑ 136% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 36% | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.8 yrs | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 63% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 37% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,930 | — |