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Clay County
Everly, IA
51338
51338 ZIP Code — Everly, IA
Clay County, Iowa
ZIP code 51338 is located in
Everly ,
Iowa ,
within Clay County .
It covers approximately 72.38 square miles and serves a population of
933 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 712 .
About ZIP code 51338
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 $122,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,833. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 51338 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
933
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
72.38 sq mi
Water area
0.24 sq mi
Latitude
43.1769
Longitude
-95.3089
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
712
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.9%
48.3%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
33.0%
32.6%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
22.9%
16.4%
21.5%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.7%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$55,833
Median household income
$122,800
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 227 24.3% 18 and over 706 75.7% 65 and over 214 22.9% Median age 42.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 905 96.5% Two or more races 14 1.5% Asian 7 0.7% Hispanic or Latino 5 0.5% Other race 5 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.9%
48.3%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
33.0%
32.6%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
22.9%
16.4%
21.5%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.7%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.4% $10k–$15k 2.0% $15k–$25k 5.7% $25k–$35k 11.8% $35k–$50k 15.3% $50k–$75k 20.9% $75k–$100k 10.8% $100k–$150k 22.7% $150k–$200k 4.7% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $55,833
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $122,800 Median rent / month $703 Owner occupied 79.1% Renter occupied 20.9% Vacant 15.1% Single-family detached 94.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.1% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.31
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.3% 2000–2009 4.0% 1990–1999 8.4% 1980–1989 4.8% 1970–1979 14.9% 1960–1969 7.1% 1950–1959 10.3% 1940–1949 8.6% 1939 or earlier 39.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.9% 2 bedrooms 34.3% 3 bedrooms 35.1% 4 bedrooms 23.8% 5+ bedrooms 4.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.4% 1 vehicle 23.9% 2 vehicles 36.5% 3 or more 35.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 60.1% Electricity 12.6% Propane / LP gas 25.4% Wood 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 181 44.6% Cohabiting couple 38 9.4% Male householder, no spouse 107 26.4% Female householder, no spouse 80 19.7% Households with children under 18 89 21.9% Households with seniors (65+) 164 40.4% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.0% 18.0% Married 49.5% 50.9% Separated 0.8% 0.6% Widowed 0.0% 8.0% Divorced 21.7% 22.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Graduate / professional
1.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.5% Bachelor's or higher 21.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 10.5% Kindergarten 14 8.2% Elementary school 75 43.9% High school 34 19.9% College / grad school 30 17.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.7%
Agriculture & mining
14.0%
Professional & management
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Public administration
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.3% Service 11.5% Sales & office 29.1% Natural resources & construction 12.0% Production & transportation 19.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.4% Government 9.1% Self-employed 10.1% Unpaid family workers 1.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.7% Carpool 14.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.6% Work from home 8.1% Other means 1.6% Avg commute (minutes) 22.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
25.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.0% Retirement income 17.0% Supplemental Security 3.4% Cash public assistance 2.7% Food stamps / SNAP 7.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.5% High blood pressure 33.5% High cholesterol 33.5% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 26.2% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.0% Binge drinking 22.4% No physical activity 24.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.7% Depression 18.4% Fair or poor health 13.3% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 10.0% No health insurance 9.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.3% Visited dentist 65.3% Cholesterol screening 88.6% Teeth loss 13.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 79 11.2%
Disability % Any disability 17.9% Under 18 2.6% 18–64 years 20.9% 65 and over 27.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.0% Public insurance 42.2% No insurance 1.5% Uninsured under 19 0.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 825 88.4% Spanish 3 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 0.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 926 99.2% Born in same state 926 99.2% Born in different state 695 74.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 7 0.8% Not a US citizen 7 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 154 16.5% French 52 5.6% Arab 46 4.9% Polish 43 4.6%
Ancestry Count % English 31 3.3% Dutch 15 1.6% German 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.5% Internet access 97.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51338
What city is ZIP code 51338 in?
ZIP code 51338 is primarily assigned to Everly, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51338 in?
ZIP code 51338 falls within Clay County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 51338 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 51338 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 51338 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 51338 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51338?
The median home value in ZIP code 51338 is $122,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 51338?
ZIP code 51338 has an estimated population of 933 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 51338 in?
ZIP code 51338 observes the CST timezone.
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