Ottumwa, IA 52501. Detailed demographic information for zip code 52501 (2023)

Ottumwa, IA 52501
Location
  • City:

    Ottumwa

  • City Aliases:

    Bladensburg

  • City Type:

    N

  • County:

    Wapello

  • State:

    IA

  • State FIPS:

    19

  • Area Code:

    641

  • Elevation:

    800

  • Time Zone:

    Pacific (GMT 06:00)

  • Daylight Savings:

    Yes

  • Region:

    Midwest

  • Division:

    West North Central

  • Latitude:

    41.030568

  • Longitude:

    -92.411704

  • Land Area:

    225.669 sq miles

  • Water Area:

    2.668000 sq miles

Finance
  • Average House Value:

    $80,600

  • Income per Household:

    $43,600

  • Number of Businesses:

    642

  • Number of Employees:

    13,617

  • First Quarter Payroll:

    $117,652

  • Annual Payroll:

    $525,105

Population
Statistical Area
  • CBSA:

    36,900

  • CBSA Type:

    Micro

  • CBSA Name:

    Ottumwa, IA

  • CBSA Population:

    35,625

  • CBSA Division Population:

Growth
  • Growth Rank:

  • Growth Increase Number:

  • Growth Increase %:

    0.0

  • Growth Housing Units:

    Year 2010: 0
    Year 2011: 0

Other
  • Residential Mailboxes:

    12,064

  • Business Mailboxes:

    908

  • Total Delivery Receptacles:

    13,461

  • Congressional District:

    02

  • Congressional Land Area:

    12261.92 sq miles

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City Alias

The alias name for the ZIP Code. This may be a city name, postal entity, community or a municipality name.

If it has (Not for mailing) in the brackets, it means the U.S. Postal Office does not accept this city alias name for mailing purposes.

Alias Code
This field is indicates what type the City Alias name is

Code

Description

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Any record that does not have any of the above codes in them is a regular non military, non business, non government, non university ZIP code.

A

Abbreviation - USPS designated abbreviation of a City Alias Name (ex. "Yorktown Heights"= "Yorktown HGTS" or "Yrktwn HTS", etc.)

B

Business - A specific business uses this zip code. This may be either exclusively or shared with a city. To determine if it is exclusive, look to the "Classification Code" column and if it has a "U" for Unique, it is exclusive to the particular business name in the "CityAliasName" field.

M1

Military Base - Actual U.S. military base non primary name as designated by the USPS.

M1P

Military Base Primary - Primary name of U.S. military base as designated by the USPS.

M2

Non Specific Military/Consulate - Military or Consulate ZIP code which is not specifically identified to any particular military base or consulate. These are used primarily for foreign military/consulate mail.

M2P

Non Specific Military/Consulate Primary - USPS designated primary ZIP code for foreign/consulate mail.

G

Government - A specific government entity uses this zip code. This may be either exclusively or shared with a city. To determine if the ZIP is exclusive, look to the "Classification Code" column and if it has a "U" for Unique, it is exclusive to the particular government entity name in the "CityAliasName" field.

U

University - USPS designated as a U.S. university. Not the primary record for this university.

UP

University Primary - Primary record for this U.S. university as designated by the USPS.

City Type

Describes the type of postal station in the "City Alias" field:

Code

Description

A

Airport Mail Facility (AMF)

B

Branch
A Branch or post office branch is a postal facility that is not the main post office and that is outside the corporate limits of the community.

C

Community Post Office (CPO)
A Community Post Office (CPO) is a contract postal unit providing services in a small community in which other types of post office facilities have been discontinued.

D

Area Distribution Center (ASC)
An Area Distribution Center (ASC) or processing and distribution facility (formerly known as a General Mail Facility) is a central mail facility that processes and dispatches incoming and outgoing mail to and from a designated service area.

E

Sectional Center Facility (SCF)
A Sectional Center Facility (SCF) is a ASC for a designated geographical area defined by one or more three-digit ZIP code prefixes.

F

Delivery Distribution Center (DDC)

G

General Mailing Facility (GMF)

K

Bulk Mail Center (BMC)

M

Money Order Unit

N

Non Postal Community Name

P

Post Office
A Post Office, formerly known as a general post office or main post office, is the primary postal facility in a community.

S

Station
A Station or post office station is a postal facility that is not the main post office, but that is within the corporate limits of the community.

U

Urbanization
An Urbanization is a facility type specific to Puerto Rico.

X

APO/FPO Military

Z

P.O. Box

County

The county or parish where the ZIP Code resides. Some zip codes may be located across multiple counties.

State FIPS

Federal Information Processing Standards code given to each state or US territory.

This code simply identifies each U.S. state or territory by its unique 2 digit code.

Elevation

The county's average elevation.

Day Light Savings

Flag indicating whether a zip code is on daylight savings.

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Region

Census Division: A geographic area consisting of several States defined by the U.S.

Division

Census Division: A geographic area consisting of several States defined by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. The States are grouped into four regions and nine divisions.

Latitude

The geographic coordinate of a point measured in degrees north or south of the equator.

Longitude

The geographic coordinate of a point measured in degrees east or west of the Greenwich (prime) meridian.

Land Area

The amount of land area this ZIP Code covers expressed in Square Miles.

Water Area

The amount of water area this ZIP Code covers expressed in Square Miles.

Average House Value

The average house value per ZIP code based on Census 2010.

Income Per Household

The average household income per ZIP Code based on Census 2010.

Number of Businesses

The total number of Business Establishments for this Zip Code, according to Census for 2010 Business Patterns.

Number of Employees

The total number of employees of this Zip Code, according to Census for 2010 Business Patterns.

First Quarter Payroll

The total payroll for the first quarter for this Zip Code, according to Census for 2010 Business Patterns.

Annual Payroll

The total annual for this Zip Code, according to Census for 2010 Business Patterns.

Population

The population of the ZIP Code based on Census 2010.

White Population

The estimate of White population per ZIP code based on Census 2010.

Black Population

The estimate of Black population per ZIP code based on Census 2010.

Hispanic Population

The estimate of Hispanic population per ZIP code based on Census 2010.

Asian Population

The estimate of Asian population per ZIP code based on Census 2010.

Hawaiian Population

The estimate of Hawaiian population per ZIP code based on Census 2010.

Native American Population

The estimate of American Indian and Alaska Native population per ZIP code based on Census 2010.

Other Population

The estimate of all Other Races population per ZIP code based on Census 2010.

Male Population

The estimate of the Male population per ZIP code based on Census 2010.

Female Population

The estimate of the Female population per ZIP code based on Census 2010.

Persons Per Household

Average number of individuals per household based on Census 2010.

Median Age

The average median age for all individuals in this ZIP Code based on Census 2010.

Median Age - Male

The average median age for males in this ZIP Code based on Census 2010.

Median Age - Female

The average median age for females in this ZIP Code based on Census 2010.

CBSA Type (Metro/Micro)

Indication of whether a CBSA is Metro (over 50,000 population) or Micro (10,000 - 50,000 population).

CBSA Name

Core Based Statistical Area Description Name.

CBSA Division Name

Core Based Statistical Area Division Name.

A metropolitan statistical area containing an urbanized area of at least 2.5 million people can be subdivided into two or more "metropolitan divisions," provided specified criteria are met. Metropolitan divisions are conceptually similar the primary metropolitan statistical areas (PMSAs) defined under previous standards.

This field gives the sub-divided region name.

CBSA Division

Core Based Statistical Area Division number.

A metropolitan statistical area containing an urbanized area of at least 2.5 million people can be subdivided into two or more "metropolitan divisions," provided specified criteria are met. Metropolitan divisions are conceptually similar the primary metropolitan statistical areas (PMSAs) defined under previous standards.

This field gives the sub-divided region number.

CBSA Population

The estimated population for the selected CBSA in 2010

Source: Table 1: Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2010 (CBSA-EST2010-01).

Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau.

CBSA Division Population

The estimated population for the selected CBSA Division in 2010. Source:

Table 1: Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas:

April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2010 (CBSA-EST2010-01). Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau.

MSA

Metropolitan Statistical Area. (no longer used by government - CBSA is the new standard)

MSA's were replaced by CBSA's in the 90's.

MSA Name

Metropolitan Statistical Area Description Name.

PMSA Name

Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is the area that the Census

Bureau designates as the "primary" area within a given MSA.

Growth Rank:

The rank in which this county is growing according to the US Census.

Source: Housing Unit Estimates for the 100 Fastest Growing U.S.

Counties between July 1, 2010 and July 1, 2011. Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau.

Growth Increase Number

The change in housing units from 2010 to 2011, expressed as a number.

Source: Housing Unit Estimates for the 100 Fastest Growing U.S. Counties between July 1, 2010 and July 1, 2011. Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau.

Growth Increase Percentage

The change in housing units from 2010 to 2011, expressed as a percentage.

Source: Housing Unit Estimates for the 100 Fastest Growing U.S. Counties between July 1, 2010 and July 1, 2011. Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau.

Residential Delivery Receptacles

This field provides the number of active residential delivery mailboxes and centralized units for this ZIP Code.

This includes:

  • Curbside mailboxes
  • Centralized units (apartment receptacles, delivery centers, or mailroom receptacles)
  • Other types (door-to-door, walking route, or door-slot delivery)

PO Boxes, Contract Boxes, NDCBU’s, Facility Boxes, Detached Boxes, Contest Boxes,

NPU's, Contest Boxes, and Remittance Boxes.

Business Delivery Receptacles

This field provides the number of active business delivery mailboxes and centralized units for this ZIP Code.

This includes:

  • Curbside mailboxes
  • Centralized units (apartment receptacles, delivery centers, or mailroom receptacles)
  • NDCBU's

PO Boxes, Contract Boxes, NDCBU’s, Facility Boxes, Detached Boxes, Contest Boxes, NPU'’'s, Contest Boxes, and Remittance Boxes.

Total Delivery Receptacles

This field provides the number of active receptacles for this ZIP Code.

This includes:

  • Curbside mailboxes
  • Centralized units (apartment receptacles, delivery centers, or mailroom receptacles)
  • NDCBU's
  • Other types (door-to-door, walking route, or door-slot delivery)
  • PO Boxes
  • Facility Boxes
  • Contract Boxes
  • Detached Boxes
  • NPU's
  • Caller Service Boxes
  • Remittance Boxes
  • Contest Boxes
CBSA Type (Metro/Micro)

The 109th Congressional District comes from the Census 2000 for congressional districts of the 109th Congress.

Congressional district boundaries in Maine, Pennsylvania, and Texas changed after the 108th Congress was seated in January of 2003.

These changes occurred for the 109th Congress that was seated in January of 2005.

This field shows which districts the ZIP Code belongs to.

Congressional Land Area

This field provides the approximate land area covered by the Congressional District for which the ZIP Code belongs to.

FAQs

What is the crime rate in Ottumwa Iowa? ›

The Ottumwa IA crime rate for 2017 was 586.14 per 100,000 population, a 42.43% increase from 2016. The Ottumwa IA crime rate for 2016 was 411.52 per 100,000 population, a 33.17% increase from 2015.
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Ottumwa IA Crime Rate 1999-2017.
City NamePopulationRate
Ottumwa24,397586.14
Indianola15,953564.16
Evansdale4,792563.44
Estherville5,877527.48
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What is the population of Ottumwa Iowa 2022? ›

The current population of Ottumwa, Iowa is 25,631 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.

What is Ottumwa Iowa famous for? ›

Ottumwa is home to one of the 99 Freedom Rocks, an art project honoring Iowa veterans. Each county has one rock. Wapello County's Freedom Rock honors Tuskegee Airmen and Gold Star families.

What is Ottumwa IA ZIP code? ›

What is the safest place in Iowa to live? ›

Iowa's crime rates remain lower than national and regional averages for the third year in a row. Violent crime increased in The Hawkeye State year over year while property crime decreased.
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Here are the 10 Safest Cities in Iowa for 2022
  • Sioux Center.
  • Asbury.
  • Decorah.
  • Eldridge.
  • Orange City.
  • Denison.
  • Waukee.
  • Johnston.
8 Mar 2022

What is the safest small town in Iowa? ›

Prairie City (Population 1,736)

It is listed as the number one safest place with less than 3,000 people living in it. It has a violent crime score of about . 58 per 1,000 people. It did not make the top 10 safest places to live in Iowa though according to its violent crime rate index.

What city in Iowa has the most blacks? ›

The number of African Americans in Des Moines in 2014, making it the largest population of African Americans in any city in Iowa. The percent of the total population in Waterloo who are African American. Other Iowa cities with a high percentage of African Americans are Davenport (11.7%), and Des Moines (10.9%).

What is the black to white ratio in Iowa? ›

Table
Population
Female persons, percent 49.8%
Race and Hispanic Origin
White alone, percent 90.1%
Black or African American alone, percent(a) 4.3%
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What is the fastest-growing community in Iowa? ›

The fastest growing city in Iowa is the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area. Its population grew by 16.7% from 2010 to 2020 to 707,915 residents.
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This Is the Fastest Growing City in Iowa.
StateDelaware
MSADover
Total population change, 2010 to 2020 (%)13.1
Total population, 2020183,643
State population change, 2010 to 2020 (%)9.9
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Is Ottumwa Iowa water safe to drink? ›

The water supplied by Ottumwa Water and Hydro meets and surpasses all federal and local drinking water standards.

Are pitbulls banned in Ottumwa Iowa? ›

Summary: In Ottumwa, Iowa, no person shall keep, shelter, or harbor pit bull terriers, with exceptions, because they are deemed to be dangerous. A violation is a simple misdemeanor resulting in a minimum fine of $100.

Are pitbulls illegal in Ottumwa? ›

Shannon Murphy's dog, Gracie, with her granddaughter (KTVO/Tasha Turner). OTTUMWA, Iowa — After six long months the City of Ottumwa finally revealed its updated dog ordinance. But one thing didn't change in that version–the ban on pit bulls.

What famous people are from Ottumwa Iowa? ›

Pages in category "People from Ottumwa, Iowa"
  • Archie Alexander.
  • Edna Alexander (composer)
  • Otto Armstrong.
  • Tom Arnold (actor)

Is Ottumwa a good place to live? ›

Ottumwa is a pretty average town, with low traffic, and some nice parks. There are a wide array of restaurants and recreational areas that I like. But some parts of town are dirty and neglected. There are plenty of restaurants and public spaces to enjoy.

How far is Pella to Ottumwa? ›

48 miles / 77 km.

Where do the rich live in Iowa? ›

Iowa's richest city is...

According to a new study released by MoneyWise and done by Forbes: Robins. The study finds that the median income in Robins is a whopping $131,078. The study also finds Robins population shot up 83% since 2000.

What is the nicest part of Iowa? ›

These three Iowa cities rank among the country's 100 best places to live, study says. Iowa City, Ames and Des Moines rank among some of the U.S.'s best small and mid-size American cities, according to a study conducted by Livability.com in partnership with Ipsos.

Where is the cheapest place in Iowa to live? ›

  • Newton. Median listing home price: $139,000. ...
  • Davenport. Median listing home price: $149,900. ...
  • Cedar Rapids. Median listing home price: $160,000. ...
  • Dubuque. Median listing home price: $172,500. ...
  • Des Moines. Median listing home price: $175,000. ...
  • Cedar Falls. Median listing home price: $209,700. ...
  • Coralville. ...
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What is the whitest county in Iowa? ›

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mitchell County's 99% White population makes it the county with the smallest percentage of minorities nationally.

Where do the most African Americans live in Iowa? ›

The percent of the African American population living in Des Moines. Des Moines has the largest population (24,356) of African Americans in any city in Iowa. The percent of the total population in Waterloo who are African American.

Where do most black people live in Iowa? ›

The Quad-Cities, with Davenport as the largest member, has for years been one of four cities that have been home to a majority of the state's black population. The others are Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Coralville. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, these cities held 55.2% of Iowa's black population.

What is the first whitest state in America? ›

Based on the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the ten whitest U.S. states are: Maine - 94.4% Vermont - 94.2%
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Here are the 10 states with the largest white population:
  • Maine - 94.33%
  • Vermont - 92.89%
  • New Hampshire - 92.40%
  • Iowa - 89.92%
  • Montana - 87.98%
  • Kentucky - 87.36%
  • Kansas - 86.25%
  • Nebraska - 86.08%

What is a good salary in Iowa? ›

Most salaries in Iowa range between $36,994 (25th percentile) to $64,876 (75th percentile) annually. Of course, salaries will vary depending on yor occupation, experience, and many other factors.

What is the most predominantly Black state? ›

Texas has the largest Black state population

With more than 3.9 million Black people in 2019, Texas is home to the largest Black population in the U.S. Florida has the second largest population at 3.8 million, and Georgia is home to 3.6 million Black people.

What is the most affluent city in Iowa? ›

MoneyWise found that Robins is the richest city in the state of Iowa. The third largest city in Linn County (in terms of area), Robins' residents have an eye-popping median income of $131,078.

What is the best small town in Iowa to live in? ›

1. Pella. Less than an hour's drive southeast from Des Moines, this unique small town has a distinct Dutch appeal. Founded by immigrants from Holland in 1847, Pella remains today infused with Netherlands culture.

Is Ottumwa Iowa a good place to live? ›

Ottumwa is a pretty average town, with low traffic, and some nice parks. There are a wide array of restaurants and recreational areas that I like. But some parts of town are dirty and neglected. There are plenty of restaurants and public spaces to enjoy.

What famous people are from Ottumwa Iowa? ›

Pages in category "People from Ottumwa, Iowa"
  • Archie Alexander.
  • Edna Alexander (composer)
  • Otto Armstrong.
  • Tom Arnold (actor)

Is Ottumwa Iowa water safe to drink? ›

The water supplied by Ottumwa Water and Hydro meets and surpasses all federal and local drinking water standards.

Is Iowa one of the safest state? ›

Iowa ranks third for Financial Safety and Personal & Residential Safety and fourth for Road Safety. Iowa has the fifth-lowest share of uninsured people in its population and is tied for the lowest unemployment rate in the country.

What is the most affluent city in Iowa? ›

MoneyWise found that Robins is the richest city in the state of Iowa. The third largest city in Linn County (in terms of area), Robins' residents have an eye-popping median income of $131,078.

What is the best part of Iowa to live in? ›

These three Iowa cities rank among the country's 100 best places to live, study says. Iowa City, Ames and Des Moines rank among some of the U.S.'s best small and mid-size American cities, according to a study conducted by Livability.com in partnership with Ipsos.

What is the best small town in Iowa to live in? ›

1. Pella. Less than an hour's drive southeast from Des Moines, this unique small town has a distinct Dutch appeal. Founded by immigrants from Holland in 1847, Pella remains today infused with Netherlands culture.

What grocery stores are in Ottumwa Iowa? ›

Top 10 Best grocery store near Ottumwa, IA 52501
  • All "grocery store" Results in Ottumwa, IA 52501. Showing 1-22 of 22.
  • Hy-Vee. 1.6 mi. $$ ...
  • Fareway Stores. 1.8 mi. $$ ...
  • Vaphual Asian Market. 1.6 mi. $ ...
  • ALDI. 1.5 mi. $$ ...
  • J.M. ASIAN MARKET. 1.6 mi. Fruits & Veggies, Mobile Phone Repair. ...
  • Fareway Stores. 1.8 mi. Grocery. ...
  • Corazon Latino. 1.3 mi.

What does the word Ottumwa mean? ›

Ottumwa is said to be derived from an Algonquian (Fox) word meaning “rippling waters,” although it may simply mean “town.” Following a damaging flood (1947), the city recovered its position as a commercial and manufacturing centre with a successful locally financed program of self-help.

What city has the best water in Iowa? ›

Whether on TikTok, Reddit or Twitter, Iowa discussions seem to always come back to the taste of Ames tap water. In the CyHawk sports rivalry, a rebuttal with Ames' superior water is one even Hawkeyes often fold to.

How safe is Ottumwa Iowa? ›

With a crime rate of 46 per one thousand residents, Ottumwa has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 22.

What is the major water quality problem in Iowa? ›

Watershed Pollution

The major water quality problem in Iowa is nonpoint source pollution, and it has landed a number of streams and lakes on Iowa's impaired waters list.

What is the #1 best state to live in? ›

According to the report, the best state to live in the U.S. is Massachusetts. That isn't the only northern state to appear near the top of the rankings. New Jersey, New York, Idaho, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Minnesota, and Wisconsin all made the top 10.

Is it worth it to live in Iowa? ›

Iowa's natural scenic views, friendly people, low crime rates, affordable homes, and small-town atmosphere make it one of the most coveted places in the United States. Whether you're a millennial, a young family, retiree, or even a student, you'll find a place to call home in Iowa.

Is Iowa a good retirement state? ›

Iowa is moderately tax-friendly toward retirees. Social Security income is not taxed. Withdrawals from retirement accounts are partially taxed. Wages are taxed at normal rates, and your marginal state tax rate is 5.90%.

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