US ZIP Code
52573

Mount Sterling, IA

Van Buren County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 155 Population ↓ 21% since 2019
🎂 28.7 Median Age ↓ 45% since 2019
🏠 $112,500 Median Home Value
▼ 60% below avg
🎓 23.3% College Grads
▼ 40% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code52573
CityMount Sterling
StateIowa (IA)
CountyVan Buren County
Area Code319
Elevation725 ft
Latitude40.627569
Longitude-91.928849
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19177
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 20.0% (31) Female 80.0% (124) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
17%
18–24
21%
25–44
20%
45–64
35%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.7 yrs ↓ 45% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.46
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate11 (12.8%)
Some College21 (24.4%)
Associates34 (39.5%)
Graduate Degree20 (23.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.8%Some College: 24.4%Associates: 39.5%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
HS Grad12.8%
Some College24.4%
Associates39.5%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$100k–150k
61%
$150k–200k
20%

Financials

Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Total Units114
Vacant Units51
Avg HH Size2.46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
65%
$50k–75k
21%
$100k–150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
88%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
45%
2000+
55%

Summary

Total Units114
Vacant51
Owner Occupied88.9%
Renter Occupied11.1%
Avg HH Size2.46
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 52573 is in Mount Sterling, IA, in Van Buren County.
ZIP code 52573 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 52573 is in Van Buren County, IA.
ZIP 52573 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 52573 is 155 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 52573 is $112,500 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 52573

ZIP code 52573 is located in Mount Sterling, Iowa, within Van Buren County. With a population of 155, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28.7 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 52573 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $112,500 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 52573 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 23.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 52573 in Mount Sterling, IA is characterized as less-educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.