51639 ZIP Code — Farragut, IA

Fremont County, Iowa

ZIP code 51639 is located in Farragut, Iowa, within Fremont County. It covers approximately 68.30 square miles and serves a population of 737 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51639

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 $134,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,545.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51639 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

737
population
68.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51639 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51639

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City Status
Farragut Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
51603 Shenandoah (5.4 mi) 51650 Riverton (6.2 mi) 51601 Shenandoah (6.8 mi) 51640 Hamburg (8.9 mi) 51652 Sidney (9.2 mi) 51649 Randolph (9.5 mi) 51636 Coin (12.1 mi) 51638 Essex (13 mi) 51630 Blanchard (15 mi) 64498 Westboro (15.1 mi) 51653 Tabor (15.2 mi) 51654 Thurman (17.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 737
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 68.30 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 40.7212
Longitude -95.4565
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 42.8% 42.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 36.4% 35.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 18.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 3.6% 3.1% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

737
Population
11
People per sq mi
44.3
Median age
$79,545
Median household income
$41,500
Per capita income
$134,900
Median home value
$620
Median monthly rent
75.1%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
289
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
13
8
5–9
7
34
10–14
31
24
15–19
22
16
20–24
15
34
25–34
32
68
35–44
64
46
45–54
43
25
55–59
24
45
60–64
42
34
65–74
31
19
75–84
18
15
85+
14
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812817.4%
18 and over60982.6%
65 and over13117.8%
Median age44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%
Two or more races 6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
GroupCount%
White69291.7%
Two or more races456%
Hispanic or Latino182.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.8% 42.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 36.4% 35.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 18.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 3.6% 3.1% 5.0%
Under $10k 1.2%
$10k–$15k 3.6%
$15k–$25k 14.8%
$25k–$35k 10.9%
$35k–$50k 9.8%
$50k–$75k 5.3%
$75k–$100k 20.4%
$100k–$150k 18.0%
$150k–$200k 2.4%
$200k+ 13.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.2%
$10k–$15k3.6%
$15k–$25k14.8%
$25k–$35k10.9%
$35k–$50k9.8%
$50k–$75k5.3%
$75k–$100k20.4%
$100k–$150k18.0%
$150k–$200k2.4%
$200k+13.6%
Median income$79,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%
$50k–$100k 21.7%
$100k–$150k 28.7%
$150k–$200k 10.2%
$200k–$300k 13.0%
$300k–$500k 1.6%
$500k–$1M 16.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$134,900
Median rent / month$620
Owner occupied75.1%
Renter occupied24.9%
Vacant9.4%
Single-family detached89.3%
Large apartment buildings1.1%
Mobile homes0.5%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.19

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.8%
2000–20092.4%
1990–19997.2%
1980–19898.6%
1970–197920.4%
1960–19696.4%
1950–19595.1%
1940–19498.3%
1939 or earlier36.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom5.1%
2 bedrooms27.6%
3 bedrooms41.6%
4 bedrooms21.2%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle16.3%
2 vehicles19.5%
3 or more62.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas49.7%
Electricity25.4%
Propane / LP gas24.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18755.3%
Cohabiting couple4713.9%
Male householder, no spouse6619.5%
Female householder, no spouse3811.2%
Households with children under 188725.7%
Households with seniors (65+)9227.2%
Average household size2.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.2%22.3%
Married61.0%56.7%
Separated0.0%0.3%
Widowed3.1%8.2%
Divorced15.6%12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 4.5%
HS graduate 36.6%
Some college, no degree 20.9%
Associate's degree 23.5%
Bachelor's degree 10.1%
Graduate / professional 3.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.9%
Bachelor's or higher13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool64.4%
Kindergarten64.4%
Elementary school7252.6%
High school3928.5%
College / grad school1410.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%
Agriculture & mining 13.9%
Manufacturing 13.4%
Transportation & utilities 8.9%
Public administration 8.6%
Construction 7.8%
Finance & real estate 7.3%
Professional & management 4.8%
Retail trade 4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.7%
Service18.5%
Sales & office15.7%
Natural resources & construction8.9%
Production & transportation17.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector60.8%
Government24.8%
Self-employed14.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.7%
Carpool4.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.3%
Work from home11.2%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)23.1

Poverty

All people 10.1%
Under 18 years 4.8%
18 and over 11.2%
Married-couple families 11.8%
Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.0%
Retirement income27.5%
Supplemental Security8.6%
Cash public assistance2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP12.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.5%
High blood pressure36.6%
High cholesterol36.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis29.0%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.5%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.2%
Binge drinking20.6%
No physical activity24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.2%
Depression17.6%
Fair or poor health13.4%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.4%
Visited dentist67.8%
Cholesterol screening90.6%
Teeth loss12.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans477.7%
Disability%
Any disability10.9%
Under 182.3%
18–64 years9.4%
65 and over24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance83.0%
Public insurance34.2%
No insurance0.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only71196.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)71797.3%
Born in same state71496.9%
Born in different state41756.6%
Foreign born30.4%
Naturalized citizen202.7%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian8411.4%
French587.9%
Arab537.2%
AncestryCount%
English20.3%
Dutch20.3%
Polish10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.9%
Internet access93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51639

What city is ZIP code 51639 in?

ZIP code 51639 is primarily assigned to Farragut, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51639 in?

ZIP code 51639 falls within Fremont County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51639?

14% 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 51639?

The median home value in ZIP code 51639 is $134,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 51639?

ZIP code 51639 has an estimated population of 737 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51639?

The median household income in ZIP code 51639 is $79,545, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51639 in?

ZIP code 51639 observes the CST timezone.

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