51232 ZIP Code — Ashton, IA

Osceola County, Iowa

ZIP code 51232 is located in Ashton, Iowa, within Osceola County. It covers approximately 60.98 square miles and serves a population of 774 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51232

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 $97,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,313. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51232 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

774

population

60.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51232 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51232

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51232. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ashton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51249 Sibley (7.6 mi) 51201 Sheldon (9.2 mi) 51248 Sanborn (9.9 mi) 51237 George (10.3 mi) 51350 Melvin (10.4 mi) 51243 Little Rock (11.2 mi) 51354 Ocheyedan (13.9 mi) 51234 Boyden (14 mi) 51231 Archer (14.3 mi) 51238 Hospers (16.3 mi) 56117 Bigelow (17.7 mi) 51346 Hartley (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	774
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	60.98 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	43.3023
Longitude	-95.7921
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	47.9%	40.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	40.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

774

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$75,313

Median household income

$35,565

Per capita income

$97,000

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

287

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	162	20.9%
18 and over	612	79.1%
65 and over	180	23.3%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	766	98.5%
Two or more races	8	1%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	40.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	40.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$75,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 39.0%

$100k–$150k 30.3%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,000
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	97.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.8%
1990–1999	0.3%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	58.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	26.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	48.3%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.6%
Electricity	31.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	190	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	25	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	57	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	59	17.8%
Households with children under 18	65	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	38.4%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	20.5%
Married	63.7%	60.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	0.3%	9.0%
Divorced	14.0%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	6.7%
Kindergarten	9	6.0%
Elementary school	93	62.0%
High school	27	18.0%
College / grad school	11	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.2%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Retail trade 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Other services 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Construction 4.4%

Public administration 1.6%

Professional & management 1.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	28.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	21.5%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	16.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.5%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	738	95.3%
Spanish	3	0.4%
Other Indo-European	3	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	766	99.0%
Born in same state	755	97.5%
Born in different state	583	75.3%
Foreign born	11	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.0%
Not a US citizen	1	12.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	183	23.6%
Arab	56	7.2%
Polish	45	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	3.9%
Italian	18	2.3%
Dutch	6	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51232

What city is ZIP code 51232 in?

ZIP code 51232 is primarily assigned to Ashton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51232 in?

ZIP code 51232 falls within Osceola County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51232?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 51232 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 51232 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51232?

The median home value in ZIP code 51232 is $97,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 51232?

ZIP code 51232 has an estimated population of 774 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51232 in?

ZIP code 51232 observes the CST timezone.