Burlington, IA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 52601 serves a portion of Burlington, Iowa, within Des Moines County. This community is home to approximately 48,127 residents, with a median age of 40.0 years. The median household income of $46,341 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $310,484 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 42% owner-occupied and 58% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Burlington is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 99 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 58% and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, 52601 reflects the economic character of Des Moines County in Iowa.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 48,127 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 20,863 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $46,341 | ↓ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $310,484 | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 99 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 7.5% | ↓ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 58% | ↑ 66% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.0 yrs | ↑ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,694 | — |