51006 ZIP Code — Battle Creek, IA

Ida County, Iowa

ZIP code 51006 is located in Battle Creek, Iowa, within Ida County. It covers approximately 78.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,201 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51006

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 $75,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,786. 39% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,201
population
78.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51006 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51006

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City Status
Battle Creek Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
51019 Danbury (4.2 mi) 51445 Ida Grove (9.8 mi) 51018 Cushing (10.7 mi) 51461 Schleswig (11.9 mi) 51034 Mapleton (12 mi) 51044 Oto (13.5 mi) 51025 Holstein (13.8 mi) 51439 Charter Oak (14.2 mi) 51431 Arthur (14.7 mi) 51016 Correctionville (15.3 mi) 51004 Anthon (15.4 mi) 51056 Smithland (16.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,201
Population density 15 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 093
Geography
Land area 78.72 sq mi
Water area 0.31 sq mi
Latitude 42.2907
Longitude -95.6401
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 40.8% 44.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 38.9% 34.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 17.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 5.8% 3.6% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,201
Population
15
People per sq mi
42.7
Median age
$71,786
Median household income
$32,103
Per capita income
$75,800
Median home value
$443
Median monthly rent
75.3%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unemployment
421
Housing units
9.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
32
Under 5
34
30
5–9
32
69
10–14
74
54
15–19
58
4
20–24
5
26
25–34
29
92
35–44
99
54
45–54
59
30
55–59
32
52
60–64
55
81
65–74
88
23
75–84
25
31
85+
33
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1835929.9%
18 and over84270.1%
65 and over28123.4%
Median age42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%
Two or more races 1%
Black or African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
GroupCount%
White1,17497.8%
Two or more races121%
Black or African American80.7%
Asian70.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.8% 44.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 38.9% 34.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 17.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 5.8% 3.6% 5.0%
Under $10k 3.5%
$10k–$15k 5.3%
$15k–$25k 15.2%
$25k–$35k 6.8%
$35k–$50k 10.7%
$50k–$75k 10.1%
$75k–$100k 12.8%
$100k–$150k 26.3%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
$200k+ 4.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.5%
$10k–$15k5.3%
$15k–$25k15.2%
$25k–$35k6.8%
$35k–$50k10.7%
$50k–$75k10.1%
$75k–$100k12.8%
$100k–$150k26.3%
$150k–$200k4.9%
$200k+4.3%
Median income$71,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.1%
$50k–$100k 46.4%
$100k–$150k 11.2%
$150k–$200k 6.3%
$200k–$300k 9.0%
$300k–$500k 1.4%
$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$75,800
Median rent / month$443
Owner occupied75.3%
Renter occupied24.7%
Vacant10.2%
Single-family detached86.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.7%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.60

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.8%
2000–20095.4%
1990–19993.7%
1980–19891.1%
1970–19796.7%
1960–19696.1%
1950–195914.6%
1940–194915.7%
1939 or earlier44.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.7%
1 bedroom14.2%
2 bedrooms19.2%
3 bedrooms45.3%
4 bedrooms18.7%
5+ bedrooms0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle11.3%
1 vehicle23.3%
2 vehicles33.1%
3 or more32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas44.0%
Electricity34.6%
Propane / LP gas15.6%
Fuel oil0.2%
Wood0.6%
No fuel used4.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22345.9%
Cohabiting couple6112.6%
Male householder, no spouse7816.0%
Female householder, no spouse12425.5%
Households with children under 1818137.2%
Households with seniors (65+)19039.1%
Average household size2.40

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.8%18.8%
Married50.3%49.3%
Separated0.0%1.7%
Widowed4.3%15.7%
Divorced9.6%14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 44.3%
Some college, no degree 27.8%
Associate's degree 11.7%
Bachelor's degree 6.9%
Graduate / professional 2.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.4%
Bachelor's or higher9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool83.0%
Kindergarten93.4%
Elementary school13651.1%
High school9736.5%
College / grad school166.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%
Construction 21.4%
Manufacturing 12.2%
Agriculture & mining 11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%
Retail trade 6.0%
Other services 3.2%
Transportation & utilities 2.1%
Finance & real estate 1.8%
Public administration 1.8%
Professional & management 1.6%
Wholesale trade 0.7%
Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.2%
Service16.6%
Sales & office20.5%
Natural resources & construction22.6%
Production & transportation10.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.0%
Government15.5%
Self-employed8.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.9%
Carpool6.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.8%
Work from home16.1%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)18.7

Poverty

All people 9.8%
Under 18 years 10.3%
18 and over 9.6%
Married-couple families 1.8%
Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.7%
Retirement income12.6%
Supplemental Security4.5%
Cash public assistance3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP9.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.1%
High blood pressure36.4%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis28.6%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.4%
Binge drinking19.9%
No physical activity26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.9%
Depression16.6%
Fair or poor health14.3%
Poor mental health12.6%
Poor physical health10.5%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.3%
Visited dentist67.5%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss14.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans718.4%
Disability%
Any disability13.1%
Under 184.2%
18–64 years6.5%
65 and over40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.5%
Public insurance39.2%
No insurance6.0%
Uninsured under 193.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,13594.5%
Spanish141.2%
Other Indo-European141.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,17697.9%
Born in same state1,17697.9%
Born in different state1,04186.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen252.1%
Not a US citizen728.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian988.2%
French968%
Arab907.5%
Dutch292.4%
AncestryCount%
English181.5%
German80.7%
Polish50.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.5%
Internet access81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51006

What city is ZIP code 51006 in?

ZIP code 51006 is primarily assigned to Battle Creek, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51006 in?

ZIP code 51006 falls within Ida County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51006?

10% 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 51006 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 51006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51006?

The median home value in ZIP code 51006 is $75,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 51006?

ZIP code 51006 has an estimated population of 1,201 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51006 in?

ZIP code 51006 observes the CST timezone.

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