Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa
Iowa | United States
| Primary City | Wapello, Iowa |
| Area of Zip Code 52653 | 120.7 sq mi |
| Population | 3,609 |
| Male Population | 1,796 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,813 (50.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -14.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -4.9% |
| Median Age | 41.7 years |
| Male Median Age | 41.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 42.1 years |
| Area Codes | 319 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Coordinates | 41.167215970506746° / -91.15657916907162° |
| Related Zip Codes | 52644, 52650, 52651, 52652, 52654, 52655, 52656, 52657, 52658, 52659 |
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Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,240 | 3,985 | 3,796 | 3,461 | 3,609 | 3,614 | 3,651 |
| Population Density | 13.6 / km² | 12.8 / km² | 12.1 / km² | 11.1 / km² | 11.5 / km² | 11.6 / km² | 11.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRacial demographics for Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa
Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 4.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa | -14.9% | -9.4% | -4.9% |
| Wapello | -21.3% | -23.5% | -28.7% |
| Iowa | +26.2% | +16.7% | +9.5% |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa Median Age
Median Age: 41.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa | 41.7 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| Wapello | 40.9 yrs | 42.2 yrs | 39.5 yrs |
| Iowa | 38.2 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zip Code 52653 Population Density
Population Density: 29.9 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 52653 | 3,609 | 120.7 sq mi | 29.9 / mi² |
| Wapello, Iowa | 1,514 | 1.342 sq mi | 1,128 / mi² |
| Iowa | 3.2 million | 56,272.8 sq mi | 57.2 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Stats and Demographics for Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa
| Population | 3,609 |
| Households in Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa | 1,717 |
| People per Household | 2.59 |
| Average House Value | $70,300 |
| Income per Household | $38,078 |
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 7 | — |
| Car repair | 4 | 29.4 years |
| Construction of buildings | 2 | 27.2 years |
| Dentists | 5 | — |
| Education | 9 | — |
| Public parks | 11 | — |
| Restaurants | 35 | 28.8 years |
| Shopping | 4 | 39.3 years |
| Shopping other | 7 | 23.6 years |
| Businesses | 1,517 |
| Estimated total revenue | ~$104.6M |
| Median revenue per business | ~$240.5K |
| Estimated jobs | 1,226 |
| Estimated payroll | ~$40.2M |
| Industries | Businesses | Total revenue | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 111 | ~$45.0M | ~$330.2K | 179 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 | ~$16.1M | ~$360.5K | 285 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 70 | ~$6.3M | ~$165.2K | 153 |
| Transportation and storage | 24 | ~$5.8M | ~$509.6K | 45 |
| Construction | 34 | ~$4.2M | ~$609.7K | 27 |
| Education | 16 | ~$1.7M | ~$361.4K | 58 |
| Other service activities | 71 | ~$1.6M | ~$72.0K | 38 |
Largest businesses by estimated revenue
- Farmers Elevator & Exchange — Wapello, Iowa · ~$14.7M
- Intoxalock Ignition Interlock — Wapello, Iowa · ~$7.8M
- Odessa Wood — Wapello, Iowa · ~$6.3M
- M4 Motors — Wapello, Iowa · ~$5.0M
- Wapello Ambulance Barn — Wapello, Iowa · ~$4.8M
median from the 161 of 1,517 businesses with estimates Estimate based on strong signals
Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa — Revenue trend
Median business revenue by year
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median revenue per business | ~$173.1K | ~$170.3K | ~$184.3K | ~$200.2K | ~$218.2K | ~$239.1K |
Revenue modeled for the same 160 businesses across all years. Estimate based on strong signals
Business distribution by price for Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Zip Code 52653 - Wapello, Iowa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $33,894 | $34,960 | $34,596 | $35,508 | $38,376 | $37,870 | $41,288 | $32,751 |
| Total GDP | $130.3M | $136.1M | $132.8M | $131.2M | $138.5M | $135.7M | $148.2M | $117.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Zip Code 52653 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 52653 | 74,253 tn | 20.57 tn | 615.4 tons/mi² |
| Wapello, Iowa | 31,174 tn | 20.59 tn | 23,221.3 tons/mi² |
| Iowa | 63,115,807 tn | 19.6 tn | 1,121.6 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Zip Code 52653 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 74,253 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 20.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 615.4 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/34 | 6:45 AM | 4 | 66.2 km | — | Illinois | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Wapello is a city in and the county seat of Louisa County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,067 at the 2010 census. is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Wapello, Iowa Wikipedia Page
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