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Ottumwa city, IA

ZIP 52501 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 52501

52501 has a population of 30,341 with a median age of 39.4 yrs (51.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Black
3.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.7%-71% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
14.5%-23% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.2%+5% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.9%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
17.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.2%+19% vs US avg
x
High school
36.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.1%-40% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.0%-0% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.7%-0% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.6%
x
Diversity Index
33/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.6%+53% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
43.9%+216% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.8%+1120% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 52501

Poverty Rate
17.6%+53% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
43.9%+216% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.3%-8% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.8%+1120% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population30,341
Median age39.4
Poverty rate17.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.5%
Hispanic14.5%
Black3.9%
Asian1.7%
Foreign-born43.9%