51014 ZIP Code — Cleghorn, IA

Cherokee County, Iowa

ZIP code 51014 is located in Cleghorn, Iowa, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 55.66 square miles and serves a population of 534 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51014

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 $121,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,750. 42% 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.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 51014 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

534

population

55.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51014 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51014

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51014. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cleghorn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51037 Meriden (3.4 mi) 51035 Marcus (4.8 mi) 51012 Cherokee (7.1 mi) 51029 Larrabee (9.7 mi) 51049 Quimby (11.4 mi) 51046 Paullina (12.2 mi) 51050 Remsen (12.5 mi) 51005 Aurelia (14.4 mi) 51022 Granville (14.8 mi) 51061 Washta (15.3 mi) 51058 Sutherland (17.2 mi) 51048 Pierson (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	534
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	55.66 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.7936
Longitude	-95.7016
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	27.9%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	18.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

534

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$63,750

Median household income

$34,051

Per capita income

$121,600

Median home value

$1,063

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

205

Housing units

10.5%

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	85	15.9%
18 and over	449	84.1%
65 and over	142	26.6%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Other race 6%

Two or more races 3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	482	84.9%
Hispanic or Latino	34	6%
Other race	34	6%
Two or more races	17	3%
Black or African American	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	18.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 25.5%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	25.5%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,600
Median rent / month	$1,063
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	98.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	66.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	37.9%
3 bedrooms	31.6%
4 bedrooms	24.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.5%
Electricity	25.1%
Propane / LP gas	42.0%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	142	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	14	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	40	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	47	19.3%
Households with children under 18	46	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	43.2%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.3%	20.3%
Married	68.3%	61.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.7%	3.4%
Divorced	10.7%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 17.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	23.8%
Kindergarten	5	6.3%
Elementary school	28	35.0%
High school	12	15.0%
College / grad school	16	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Construction 16.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Professional & management 10.4%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Retail trade 5.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Information 0.3%

Other services 0.3%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	10.0%
Natural resources & construction	23.9%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	11.8%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	21.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	512	95.9%
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)	522	97.8%
Born in same state	522	97.8%
Born in different state	429	80.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	2.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	47	8.8%
French	42	7.9%
English	38	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	3.2%
Arab	12	2.2%
Dutch	11	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51014

What city is ZIP code 51014 in?

ZIP code 51014 is primarily assigned to Cleghorn, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51014 in?

ZIP code 51014 falls within Cherokee County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51014 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 51014 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51014?

11% 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 51014 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 51014 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 51014 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 51014 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 51014 in?

ZIP code 51014 observes the CST timezone.