Des Moines County, IA ZIP codes
There are 8 ZIP codes in Des Moines County, IA, in 8 towns, from 52601 to 52660. The largest are 52601 (Burlington), 52655 (West Burlington) and 52637 (Mediapolis). 2 more cross into it from neighbouring counties: 52645 and 52640.
The county seat is Burlington.
- ZIP codes
- 8
- Partly in it
- 2 more
- Towns
- 8
- County seat
- Burlington
- County FIPS
19057- State
- Iowa
- Population
- 38,487
- Median household income
- $62,928
- Land area
- 416 sq mi
- Area code
- 319
- Metro area
- Burlington
Des Moines County ZIP codes by town
- Burlington (county seat)
- 52601
Each ZIP code is listed under the county most of its land lies in and the town the Postal Service names it for; a ZIP code's own page shows exactly how it is split.
ZIP codes partly in Des Moines County
These ZIP codes lie mostly in a neighbouring county but each cover a twentieth or more of Des Moines County.
- 52640 Morning Sun · mostly in Louisa County
- 52645 New London · mostly in Henry County
Map of Des Moines County ZIP codes
The ZIP codes of Des Moines County, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.
Des Moines County in numbers
About 38,487 people live in Des Moines County, in 17,178 households, the 16th most populous of Iowa's 99 counties. The median household income is $62,928 a year, 16% below the Iowa median of $75,059 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $136,500 (34% below the Iowa median), and median gross rent is $904 a month. The median age is 42.3; 23.8% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31.4% across Iowa); the average commute takes 18 minutes.
| Population | 38,487 |
|---|---|
| Households | 17,178 |
| Median age | 42.3 |
| Median household income | $62,928 |
| Median home value | $136,500 |
| Median gross rent | $904 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% |
| Mean commute | 18.0 min |
| Population density | 92 / sq mi |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.
Largest towns in Des Moines County
| Town | ZIP codes | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 1 | 23,728 |
| West Burlington | 1 | 3,189 |
| Mediapolis | 1 | 1,928 |
| Danville | 1 | 930 |
| Middletown | 1 | 322 |
| Oakville | 1 | 204 |
| Yarmouth | 1 | 85 |
| Sperry | 1 | 73 |
Population of the census place of that name where there is one, otherwise of the ZIP codes the Postal Service addresses by it. A town's ZIP codes can reach past the county line.
Neighbouring counties
Counties that share a ZIP code with Des Moines County.
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Every ZIP code in Des Moines County, with figures
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median income | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
52601 | Burlington , IA | Standard | 27,341 | $60,983 | $124,200 |
52623 | Danville , IA | Standard | 1,982 | $90,714 | $194,000 |
52637 | Mediapolis , IA | Standard | 3,041 | $81,477 | $194,500 |
52638 | Middletown , IA | Standard | 508 | $59,167 | $155,500 |
52646 | Oakville , IA | Standard | 255 | $62,500 | $118,100 |
52650 | Sperry , IA | Standard | 799 | $105,255 | $247,500 |
52655 | West Burlington , IA | Standard | 4,322 | $52,500 | $132,600 |
52660 | Yarmouth , IA | Standard | 279 | — | $213,200 |
Cite this page
zipcodes.pro. “Des Moines County ZIP codes.” Data release 2026-10-12. Retrieved 2026-10-20. https://zipcodes.pro/state/ia/county/des-moines
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