Des Moines County GIS Maps
Des Moines County, Iowa, has 38,910 residents and covers 416.1 square miles. The population declined 3.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Des Moines County is 19057.
Burlington is the county's largest population center. Des Moines County also includes 8 zip codes, 9 public school districts and 31 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Des Moines County Trends
- Population
- 38,910▾
- Median Home Value
- $137,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 9,031▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Des Moines County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Des Moines County Population
Des Moines County had 38,910 residents in 2020. That was 3.5% lower than in 2010. Des Moines County had 3,441 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 94 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Burlington, West Burlington and Mediapolis.
Population Trend in Des Moines County IA
Des Moines County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Des Moines County Zip Codes
Des Moines County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Burlington (52601), West Burlington (52655) and Mediapolis (52637). Burlington is the largest zip by population, with about 27,899 residents or 72% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 90% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Des Moines County IA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52601 | Burlington | 27,899 | ▾ -6.1% |
| 52655 | West Burlington | 4,438 | ▴ 5.2% |
| 52637 | Mediapolis | 2,651 | ▴ 8.2% |
| 52623 | Danville | 1,989 | ▾ -0.2% |
| 52650 | Mediapolis | 813 | ▾ -1.6% |
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Des Moines County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Des Moines County Demographics
Des Moines County has a median age of 42.2, which makes the county a little older than Iowa overall. About 21.9% of residents are under 18, while 21.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 23.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Des Moines County IA
Median Age
42.2
Under 18
21.9%
Age 65+
21.1%
Bachelor's+
23.8%
Des Moines County School Districts
Des Moines County is served by 9 public school districts with 9,031 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Burlington Community, Fort Madison Community and Mediapolis Community. Those three districts account for about 65% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Des Moines County IA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Community School District | 3,140 | 34.8% | ▾ -2.9% |
| Fort Madison Community School District | 1,784 | 19.8% | ▴ 1.4% |
| Mediapolis Community School District | 966 | 10.7% | ▾ -0.6% |
| West Burlington Independent School District | 875 | 9.7% | ▾ -2.8% |
| Danville Community School District | 651 | 7.2% | ▾ -4.5% |
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Des Moines County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Des Moines County Housing & Real Estate
Des Moines County has a median home value of $137,000 and a median gross rent of $908. About 73% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Iowa median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $142,200 and homes spent about 56 days on the market.
Des Moines County Housing Mix
Des Moines County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Des Moines County Housing Trends
Des Moines County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Des Moines County, IA
Des Moines County has 1,966 business listings across 478 categories. The largest categories in Des Moines County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (61, 3.1%), Contractors (36, 1.8%), and Auto Repair (31, 1.6%). The full Des Moines County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Des Moines County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Des Moines County, IA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 61 | 3.1% |
| Contractors | 36 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 31 | 1.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 29 | 1.5% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 28 | 1.4% |
| Hair Salons | 27 | 1.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 27 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 25 | 1.3% |
| Gas Stations | 25 | 1.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 23 | 1.2% |
Des Moines County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Drug Dependency Services | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Burlington |
| Village Cooperative of Burlington | Accommodation | Burlington |
| PTV Accounting | Accountant | Burlington |
| Burlington Gymnastic Society | Active Life | Burlington |
| Lovers Playground | Adult Entertainment | West Burlington |
| Cessford Construction Company, a CRH Company | Aggregate Supplier | Burlington |
| Sinclair Tractor | Agricultural Service | Sperry |
| Robertson Ray G & Mary Jane | Agriculture | Mediapolis |
| AGRILAND FS Middletown | Agriculture Association | Danville |
| Jet Air, Inc. | Airlines | Burlington |
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Des Moines County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Des Moines County Basemaps
Des Moines County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Des Moines County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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