51333 ZIP Code — Dickens, IA

Clay County, Iowa

ZIP code 51333 is located in Dickens, Iowa, within Clay County. It covers approximately 59.80 square miles and serves a population of 394 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51333

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $195,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,614. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 32% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51333 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

394
population
59.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51333 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51333

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City Status
Dickens Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
51358 Ruthven (5 mi) 51301 Spencer (8.4 mi) 50515 Ayrshire (9.8 mi) 51364 Terril (11.6 mi) 51366 Webb (12 mi) 50527 Curlew (14.6 mi) 51342 Graettinger (14.6 mi) 50536 Emmetsburg (15.1 mi) 51357 Royal (15.4 mi) 51365 Wallingford (16.5 mi) 51338 Everly (16.6 mi) 51331 Arnolds Park (16.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 394
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 041
Geography
Land area 59.80 sq mi
Water area 0.69 sq mi
Latitude 43.1400
Longitude -94.9837
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 46.4% 48.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 37.1% 32.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.5% 16.4% 21.5%
Over $200k 1.0% 2.7% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

394
Population
7
People per sq mi
52.5
Median age
$87,614
Median household income
$44,739
Per capita income
$195,000
Median home value
$977
Median monthly rent
85.9%
Home ownership
3.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
Unemployment
181
Housing units
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
10
11
5–9
10
11
10–14
10
4
15–19
3
2
20–24
2
35
25–34
30
5
35–44
5
33
45–54
29
25
55–59
22
24
60–64
20
31
65–74
27
13
75–84
11
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186917.5%
18 and over32582.5%
65 and over9123.1%
Median age52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Other race 2%
Two or more races 0.5%
GroupCount%
White38495%
Hispanic or Latino102.5%
Other race82%
Two or more races20.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.4% 48.3% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 37.1% 32.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 15.5% 16.4% 21.5%
Over $200k 1.0% 2.7% 5.0%
Under $10k 4.5%
$10k–$15k 1.1%
$15k–$25k 13.0%
$25k–$35k 2.8%
$35k–$50k 5.6%
$50k–$75k 14.7%
$75k–$100k 20.9%
$100k–$150k 20.3%
$150k–$200k 5.1%
$200k+ 11.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.5%
$10k–$15k1.1%
$15k–$25k13.0%
$25k–$35k2.8%
$35k–$50k5.6%
$50k–$75k14.7%
$75k–$100k20.9%
$100k–$150k20.3%
$150k–$200k5.1%
$200k+11.9%
Median income$87,614

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%
$50k–$100k 16.4%
$100k–$150k 14.5%
$150k–$200k 11.8%
$200k–$300k 21.7%
$300k–$500k 13.2%
$500k–$1M 13.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$195,000
Median rent / month$977
Owner occupied85.9%
Renter occupied14.1%
Vacant14.1%
Single-family detached90.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.2%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.15

Year built

Era%
2020 or later2.4%
2010–201911.2%
2000–20092.9%
1990–19997.3%
1980–19893.4%
1970–197929.1%
1960–196913.6%
1950–19591.9%
1940–19498.3%
1939 or earlier19.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.0%
2 bedrooms21.8%
3 bedrooms36.9%
4 bedrooms35.0%
5+ bedrooms5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle16.4%
2 vehicles36.2%
3 or more47.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity31.1%
Propane / LP gas68.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10358.2%
Cohabiting couple105.6%
Male householder, no spouse3720.9%
Female householder, no spouse2715.3%
Households with children under 183519.8%
Households with seniors (65+)5832.8%
Average household size2.23

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married13.5%18.1%
Married61.8%65.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.5%11.9%
Divorced18.2%4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%
Some HS, no diploma 4.1%
HS graduate 33.9%
Some college, no degree 20.4%
Associate's degree 19.7%
Bachelor's degree 11.6%
Graduate / professional 7.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.8%
Bachelor's or higher18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1222.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3056.6%
High school815.1%
College / grad school35.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%
Agriculture & mining 20.8%
Transportation & utilities 17.1%
Retail trade 5.6%
Construction 5.1%
Information 5.1%
Manufacturing 4.6%
Public administration 4.2%
Professional & management 2.8%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%
Other services 0.9%
Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.6%
Service11.6%
Sales & office10.6%
Natural resources & construction13.4%
Production & transportation27.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector59.7%
Government24.1%
Self-employed16.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.9%
Carpool16.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.9%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)26.1

Poverty

All people 3.3%
Under 18 years 3.0%
18 and over 3.4%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.2%
Retirement income15.8%
Supplemental Security0.6%
Cash public assistance4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP4.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.1%
High blood pressure33.0%
High cholesterol34.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart disease6.6%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis25.7%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.1%
Binge drinking22.5%
No physical activity23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.5%
Depression17.9%
Fair or poor health12.5%
Poor mental health13.3%
Poor physical health9.6%
No health insurance9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist66.8%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss12.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans268.0%
Disability%
Any disability12.4%
Under 188.7%
18–64 years8.5%
65 and over25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.8%
Public insurance33.5%
No insurance9.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only37294.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)39099.0%
Born in same state39099.0%
Born in different state33384.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen41.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian4310.9%
French307.6%
Dutch297.4%
AncestryCount%
Polish133.3%
Arab102.5%
English10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.9%
Internet access94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51333

What city is ZIP code 51333 in?

ZIP code 51333 is primarily assigned to Dickens, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51333 in?

ZIP code 51333 falls within Clay County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51333 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 51333 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51333?

The median home value in ZIP code 51333 is $195,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 51333?

ZIP code 51333 has an estimated population of 394 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51333?

The median household income in ZIP code 51333 is $87,614, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51333 in?

ZIP code 51333 observes the CST timezone.

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