City

Burlington, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Des Moines County  ·  Iowa

👥27,465Population
💰$57,123Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$125,500Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 5.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 6.1%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic3.9%
Black5.1%
Asian1.3%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma242 (1.3%)
HS Graduate6,321 (33.7%)
Some College2,991 (15.9%)
Associates2,282 (12.2%)
Bachelors2,458 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree4,470 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College15.9%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,123 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$125,500 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$921/mo
Total Housing Units14,107
Vacant Units1,295

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Burlington, IA

Burlington is a city in Iowa, located in Des Moines County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,465 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Burlington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,123 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Burlington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $921 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burlington is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.36%).

Burlington, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Burlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52601 27,465 $57,123 $125,500 $921 4.0% 36.9% 71.2%