51001 ZIP Code — Akron, IA

Plymouth County, Iowa

ZIP code 51001 is located in Akron, Iowa, within Plymouth County. It covers approximately 165.20 square miles and serves a population of 2,370 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51001

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $63,357. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,370
population
165.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51001 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51001

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Akron Acceptable
Akron Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
51062 Westfield (8.3 mi) 57025 Elk Point (11.6 mi) 51038 Merrill (12.6 mi) 51027 Ireton (12.7 mi) 51031 Le Mars (13.4 mi) 51023 Hawarden (13.9 mi) 57001 Alcester (14.6 mi) 51024 Hinton (17.2 mi) 51036 Maurice (17.2 mi) 51109 Sioux City (18.2 mi) 57038 Jefferson (18.3 mi) 51108 Sioux City (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,370
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 149
Geography
Land area 165.20 sq mi
Water area 0.12 sq mi
Latitude 42.8225
Longitude -96.4636
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 712
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.4% 34.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 34.1% 35.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.4% 25.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 3.0% 4.3% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,370
Population
14
People per sq mi
41.3
Median age
$63,357
Median household income
$32,872
Per capita income
$172,500
Median home value
$718
Median monthly rent
71.2%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
Unemployment
785
Housing units
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
68
Under 5
75
66
5–9
74
102
10–14
113
70
15–19
78
49
20–24
55
134
25–34
149
121
35–44
134
146
45–54
163
59
55–59
65
71
60–64
79
97
65–74
109
69
75–84
77
69
85+
78
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1859825.2%
18 and over1,77274.8%
65 and over49921.1%
Median age41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Two or more races 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,24192.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native652.7%
Two or more races612.5%
Hispanic or Latino411.7%
Black or African American30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.4% 34.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 34.1% 35.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.4% 25.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 3.0% 4.3% 5.0%
Under $10k 1.6%
$10k–$15k 5.9%
$15k–$25k 8.3%
$25k–$35k 6.9%
$35k–$50k 13.2%
$50k–$75k 25.2%
$75k–$100k 15.4%
$100k–$150k 15.2%
$150k–$200k 5.2%
$200k+ 3.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.6%
$10k–$15k5.9%
$15k–$25k8.3%
$25k–$35k6.9%
$35k–$50k13.2%
$50k–$75k25.2%
$75k–$100k15.4%
$100k–$150k15.2%
$150k–$200k5.2%
$200k+3.0%
Median income$63,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%
$50k–$100k 20.5%
$100k–$150k 19.7%
$150k–$200k 20.7%
$200k–$300k 25.4%
$300k–$500k 9.7%
$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$172,500
Median rent / month$718
Owner occupied71.2%
Renter occupied28.8%
Vacant8.7%
Single-family detached85.0%
Large apartment buildings2.9%
Mobile homes1.0%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)2.64

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–20195.5%
2000–20095.7%
1990–19997.5%
1980–19895.8%
1970–197917.3%
1960–19698.5%
1950–195915.1%
1940–19494.3%
1939 or earlier29.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.8%
2 bedrooms25.6%
3 bedrooms38.9%
4 bedrooms18.8%
5+ bedrooms10.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.5%
1 vehicle28.6%
2 vehicles33.8%
3 or more34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas47.3%
Electricity32.5%
Propane / LP gas18.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family50051.4%
Cohabiting couple838.5%
Male householder, no spouse12412.8%
Female householder, no spouse26527.3%
Households with children under 1829630.5%
Households with seniors (65+)31732.6%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.9%14.8%
Married59.5%53.5%
Separated1.1%0.2%
Widowed1.2%14.8%
Divorced7.3%16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%
Some HS, no diploma 2.5%
HS graduate 30.5%
Some college, no degree 24.1%
Associate's degree 10.6%
Bachelor's degree 20.6%
Graduate / professional 7.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.8%
Bachelor's or higher27.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6610.7%
Kindergarten386.2%
Elementary school28346.0%
High school14223.1%
College / grad school8614.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%
Manufacturing 18.6%
Agriculture & mining 8.2%
Retail trade 7.9%
Finance & real estate 7.8%
Construction 5.2%
Other services 4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%
Transportation & utilities 4.7%
Professional & management 4.5%
Information 3.2%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.8%
Service15.9%
Sales & office19.7%
Natural resources & construction9.5%
Production & transportation18.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.9%
Government4.1%
Self-employed8.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.8%
Carpool3.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.7%
Work from home6.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.5

Poverty

All people 10.9%
Under 18 years 16.7%
18 and over 8.9%
Married-couple families 2.8%
Female-led households 24.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.6%
Retirement income16.4%
Supplemental Security3.4%
Cash public assistance1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP8.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.0%
High blood pressure35.1%
High cholesterol33.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis25.7%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer8.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.0%
Binge drinking19.6%
No physical activity23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.4%
Depression16.4%
Fair or poor health12.4%
Poor mental health12.1%
Poor physical health9.4%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist70.0%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss12.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1267.1%
Disability%
Any disability14.4%
Under 185.0%
18–64 years13.6%
65 and over28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.7%
Public insurance31.0%
No insurance5.8%
Uninsured under 197.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,22794.0%
Spanish241.1%
Other Indo-European241.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,34098.7%
Born in same state2,33298.4%
Born in different state1,60667.8%
Foreign born80.3%
Naturalized citizen301.3%
Not a US citizen2273.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian35414.9%
French2038.6%
English1757.4%
Polish783.3%
Arab532.2%
AncestryCount%
Dutch522.2%
German180.8%
Irish70.3%
Norwegian30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.0%
Internet access83.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51001

What city is ZIP code 51001 in?

ZIP code 51001 is primarily assigned to Akron, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51001 in?

ZIP code 51001 falls within Plymouth County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51001 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 51001 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51001?

The median home value in ZIP code 51001 is $172,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 51001?

ZIP code 51001 has an estimated population of 2,370 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51001?

The median household income in ZIP code 51001 is $63,357, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51001 in?

ZIP code 51001 observes the CST timezone.

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