51016 ZIP Code — Correctionville, IA

Woodbury County, Iowa

ZIP code 51016 is located in Correctionville, Iowa, within Woodbury County. It covers approximately 104.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,118 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51016

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 $92,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,177. 35% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51016 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,118

population

104.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51016 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51016

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51016. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Correctionville	Acceptable
Correctionville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51004 Anthon (7.5 mi) 51048 Pierson (8.5 mi) 51018 Cushing (8.9 mi) 51061 Washta (9.7 mi) 51039 Moville (11.1 mi) 51044 Oto (12.3 mi) 51028 Kingsley (12.3 mi) 51025 Holstein (12.6 mi) 51019 Danbury (13 mi) 51006 Battle Creek (15.3 mi) 51049 Quimby (15.6 mi) 51056 Smithland (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,118
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	104.82 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	42.4586
Longitude	-95.8354
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	52.1%	40.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	21.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,118

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$53,177

Median household income

$26,791

Per capita income

$92,100

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

442

Housing units

18.4%

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	365	32.6%
18 and over	753	67.4%
65 and over	250	22.4%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.1%

Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

Two or more races 12.6%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	937	73.1%
Hispanic or Latino	163	12.7%
Two or more races	162	12.6%
Asian	9	0.7%
Black or African American	6	0.5%
Other race	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	40.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	21.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$53,177

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 38.7%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,100
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	91.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	42.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	37.6%
3 bedrooms	24.3%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	40.2%
Propane / LP gas	38.1%
Fuel oil	10.4%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	203	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	29	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	93	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	100	23.5%
Households with children under 18	117	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	37.6%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	16.4%
Married	52.6%	53.9%
Separated	4.0%	2.9%
Widowed	1.7%	15.4%
Divorced	12.2%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	11.6%
Kindergarten	46	13.7%
Elementary school	198	59.1%
High school	36	10.7%
College / grad school	16	4.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Construction 17.9%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Retail trade 10.5%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Professional & management 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Other services 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	69.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,041	93.1%
Spanish	26	2.5%
Other Indo-European	26	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,073	96.0%
Born in same state	1,065	95.3%
Born in different state	939	84.0%
Foreign born	8	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	45	4.0%
Not a US citizen	33	73.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	137	12.3%
French	89	8%
Arab	82	7.3%
Polish	21	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.5%
German	5	0.4%
Dutch	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51016

What city is ZIP code 51016 in?

ZIP code 51016 is primarily assigned to Correctionville, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51016 in?

ZIP code 51016 falls within Woodbury County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51016 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 51016 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 51016 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 51016 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51016?

The median home value in ZIP code 51016 is $92,100.

Does ZIP code 51016 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 51016 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 51016 in?

ZIP code 51016 observes the CST timezone.