51018 ZIP Code — Cushing, IA

Woodbury County, Iowa

ZIP code 51018 is located in Cushing, Iowa, within Woodbury County. It covers approximately 32.61 square miles and serves a population of 613 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51018

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 $312,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,000.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 51018 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

613

population

32.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51018 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51018

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cushing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51025 Holstein (4.7 mi) 51016 Correctionville (8.9 mi) 51061 Washta (9.4 mi) 51006 Battle Creek (10.7 mi) 51019 Danbury (11.1 mi) 51445 Ida Grove (12.8 mi) 51020 Galva (13 mi) 51049 Quimby (13.2 mi) 51004 Anthon (14.2 mi) 51048 Pierson (14.5 mi) 51044 Oto (16.4 mi) 51431 Arthur (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	613
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	32.61 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	42.4442
Longitude	-95.6617
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	40.4%	40.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	47.9%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	21.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

613

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$75,000

Median household income

$33,553

Per capita income

$312,200

Median home value

$813

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

220

Housing units

8.6%

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	146	23.8%
18 and over	467	76.2%
65 and over	138	22.5%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	586	92.4%
Two or more races	27	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	21	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	40.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	47.9%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	21.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 1.1%

$50k–$75k 37.4%

$75k–$100k 33.2%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	1.1%
$50k–$75k	37.4%
$75k–$100k	33.2%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$75,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 56.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$312,200
Median rent / month	$813
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	99.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	51.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	18.2%
4 bedrooms	38.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.4%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	50.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	17.2%
Propane / LP gas	52.3%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	3.8%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	191	72.9%
Cohabiting couple	12	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	38	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	21	8.0%
Households with children under 18	59	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	138	52.7%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	22.8%
Married	66.3%	68.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	3.5%
Divorced	8.2%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 18.9%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 16.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	14.4%
Kindergarten	8	5.5%
Elementary school	61	41.8%
High school	46	31.5%
College / grad school	10	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 26.6%

Agriculture & mining 20.3%

Retail trade 14.7%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Education & healthcare 8.1%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Other services 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Professional & management 1.3%

Public administration 1.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	5.3%
Sales & office	30.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.7%
Government	4.6%
Self-employed	41.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	23.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.0

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.6%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.1%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	3.6%
65 and over	8.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.4%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	562	91.7%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	596	97.2%
Born in same state	577	94.1%
Born in different state	531	86.6%
Foreign born	19	3.1%
Naturalized citizen	17	2.8%
Not a US citizen	1	5.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	45	7.3%
Arab	23	3.8%
Polish	5	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5	0.8%
Dutch	3	0.5%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51018

What city is ZIP code 51018 in?

ZIP code 51018 is primarily assigned to Cushing, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51018 in?

ZIP code 51018 falls within Woodbury County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51018?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51018?

The median home value in ZIP code 51018 is $312,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 51018?

ZIP code 51018 has an estimated population of 613 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51018?

The median household income in ZIP code 51018 is $75,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51018 in?

ZIP code 51018 observes the CST timezone.