51436 ZIP Code — Breda, IA
Carroll County, Iowa
ZIP code 51436 is located in Breda, Iowa, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 60.84 square miles and serves a population of 980 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
About ZIP code 51436
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 $195,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $60,125.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
980
population
60.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51436 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51436
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Breda | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
51466 Wall Lake (7.4 mi)
51467 Westside (8.1 mi)
51430 Arcadia (8.5 mi)
51450 Lake View (9.5 mi)
51465 Vail (10.4 mi)
51401 Carroll (10.6 mi)
51433 Auburn (10.9 mi)
51448 Kiron (13.4 mi)
51441 Deloit (14.1 mi)
51458 Odebolt (14.2 mi)
51449 Lake City (17.4 mi)
51443 Glidden (18.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 980 |
| Population density | 16 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 60.84 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1741 |
| Longitude | -95.0331 |
| 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 | 44.2% | 43.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 31.6% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 22.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
980
Population
16
People per sq mi
29.9
Median age
$60,125
Median household income
$32,413
Per capita income
$195,000
Median home value
$741
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
1.6%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
314
Housing units
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
29
Under 5
17
26
5–9
16
98
10–14
60
50
15–19
31
46
20–24
28
95
25–34
58
65
35–44
40
67
45–54
41
44
55–59
26
27
60–64
17
37
65–74
22
22
75–84
13
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 313 | 31.9% |
| 18 and over | 667 | 68.1% |
| 65 and over | 99 | 10.1% |
| Median age | 29.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 980 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.2% | 43.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 31.6% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.5% | 22.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
17.8%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
20.2%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
1.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 17.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 1.0% |
| Median income | $60,125 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
21.3%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k–$300k
30.5%
$300k–$500k
18.1%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,000 |
| Median rent / month | $741 |
| Owner occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter occupied | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 95.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 53.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 19.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% |
| 3 or more | 46.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.6% |
| Electricity | 19.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 56.8% |
| Fuel oil | 12.7% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 237 | 61.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8 | 2.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 106 | 27.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 36 | 9.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 140 | 36.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 69 | 17.8% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.6% | 12.9% |
| Married | 60.8% | 76.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 6.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
1.0%
HS graduate
39.4%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
15.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 18 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 155 | 53.8% |
| High school | 94 | 32.6% |
| College / grad school | 16 | 5.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
18.6%
Education & healthcare
16.5%
Retail trade
16.3%
Manufacturing
14.6%
Wholesale trade
8.2%
Professional & management
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Construction
3.6%
Information
2.2%
Other services
2.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Public administration
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.6% |
| Service | 7.7% |
| Sales & office | 33.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.6% |
| Production & transportation | 18.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.7% |
| Government | 8.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 1.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 18.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.0 |
Poverty
All people
1.6%
Under 18 years
1.3%
18 and over
1.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.3% |
| Retirement income | 8.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 24.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 47 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 9.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 13.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.6% |
| Public insurance | 38.9% |
| No insurance | 1.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 934 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 980 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 980 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 954 | 97.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 45 | 4.6% |
| Italian | 31 | 3.2% |
| Arab | 31 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 28 | 2.9% |
| Dutch | 14 | 1.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.5% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51436
What city is ZIP code 51436 in?
ZIP code 51436 is primarily assigned to Breda, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51436 in?
ZIP code 51436 falls within Carroll County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 51436 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 51436 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51436?
The median home value in ZIP code 51436 is $195,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 51436?
ZIP code 51436 has an estimated population of 980 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 51436?
The median household income in ZIP code 51436 is $60,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 51436 in?
ZIP code 51436 observes the CST timezone.