51532 ZIP Code — Elliott, IA

Montgomery County, Iowa

ZIP code 51532 is located in Elliott, Iowa, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 59.73 square miles and serves a population of 685 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51532

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 $82,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,444. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51532 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

685

population

59.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51532 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51532

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51532. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elliott	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51535 Griswold (6.4 mi) 51566 Red Oak (9.9 mi) 51573 Stanton (11.3 mi) 50864 Villisca (11.3 mi) 51544 Lewis (11.5 mi) 50843 Cumberland (14.1 mi) 51533 Emerson (14.9 mi) 51525 Carson (15.6 mi) 51549 Macedonia (17.1 mi) 51560 Oakland (18 mi) 50022 Atlantic (18.4 mi) 50853 Massena (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	685
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	59.73 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.1455
Longitude	-95.1182
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	36.1%	42.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	34.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	19.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.4%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

685

Population

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$64,444

Median household income

$29,415

Per capita income

$82,900

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

277

Housing units

16.0%

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	165	24.1%
18 and over	520	75.9%
65 and over	126	18.4%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	675	98.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	42.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	34.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	19.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.4%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 0.3%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 30.3%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	0.3%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	30.3%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$64,444

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%

$50k–$100k 42.0%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,900
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	93.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	52.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.4%
Electricity	22.8%
Propane / LP gas	25.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	25	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	47	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	46	15.9%
Households with children under 18	100	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	29.0%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	16.2%
Married	60.9%	63.5%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	13.8%
Divorced	12.5%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	22.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	39.6%
High school	24	23.8%
College / grad school	14	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Retail trade 10.2%

Construction 9.3%

Other services 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Public administration 4.8%

Professional & management 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	608	88.8%
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)	681	99.4%
Born in same state	681	99.4%
Born in different state	430	62.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.6%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	170	24.8%
French	68	9.9%
Arab	26	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	14	2%
English	12	1.8%
Polish	11	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51532

What city is ZIP code 51532 in?

ZIP code 51532 is primarily assigned to Elliott, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51532 in?

ZIP code 51532 falls within Montgomery County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51532?

The median home value in ZIP code 51532 is $82,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 51532?

ZIP code 51532 has an estimated population of 685 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51532?

The median household income in ZIP code 51532 is $64,444, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51532 in?

ZIP code 51532 observes the CST timezone.