US ZIP Code
52588

Selma, IA

Van Buren County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 83 Population ↑ 137% since 2019
💰 $13,798 Median HH Income
▼ 82% below avg
🎂 73.3 Median Age ↓ 11% since 2019
🎓 31.9% College Grads
▼ 18% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code52588
CitySelma
StateIowa (IA)
CountyVan Buren County
Area Code641
Elevation641 ft
Latitude40.857851
Longitude-92.160154
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19177
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 44.6% (37) Female 55.4% (46) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41%Race
White41.0%

Age Breakdown

45–64
27%
65+
42%

Key Indicators

Median Age73.3 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.69
Below Poverty85.5% ▲ 755% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate38 (52.8%)
Some College11 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree23 (31.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.8%Some College: 15.3%Graduate: 31.9%Edu
HS Grad52.8%
Some College15.3%
Graduate31.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
53%
$150k–200k
22%
$200k–300k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$13,798 ▼ 82% below avg
Total Units74
Vacant Units25
Avg HH Size1.69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
76%
$25k–50k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
68%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%

Summary

Total Units74
Vacant25
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size1.69
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 52588 is in Selma, IA, in Van Buren County.
ZIP code 52588 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 52588 is in Van Buren County, IA.
ZIP 52588 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 52588 is 83 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 52588 is $13,798 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 52588

ZIP code 52588 is located in Selma, Iowa, within Van Buren County. With a population of 83, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 73.3 years. Economically, 52588 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $13,798 is well below the national average.

The population of 52588 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.0%. Residents are moderately educated — 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 85.5%.

Overall, ZIP code 52588 in Selma, IA is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.