51340 ZIP Code — Fostoria, IA
Clay County, Iowa
ZIP code 51340 is located in Fostoria, Iowa, within Clay County. It covers approximately 0.12 square miles and serves a population of 93 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
93
population
0.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51340 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51340
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51340. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fostoria | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 93 |
| Population density | 775 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.2148 |
| Longitude | -95.2127 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 712 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
93
Population
775
People per sq mi
54.8
Median age
$80,000
Median household income
$43,524
Per capita income
$82,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
96.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
51
Housing units
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
10–14
1
1
15–19
2
6
20–24
7
1
25–34
1
1
35–44
1
12
45–54
14
9
55–59
11
0
60–64
1
8
65–74
8
4
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5 | 5.4% |
| 18 and over | 88 | 94.6% |
| 65 and over | 24 | 25.8% |
| Median age | 54.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Black or African American
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 90.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 1% |
Household income
$15k–$25k
2.0%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
20.0%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
34.0%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 2.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 20.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 34.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.0% |
| Median income | $80,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
29.2%
$50k–$100k
31.3%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
16.7%
$300k–$500k
2.1%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 96.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 94.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 15.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.0% |
| 3 or more | 50.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.0% |
| Electricity | 8.0% |
| Wood | 14.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 17 | 34.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 12.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2 | 4.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 25 | 50.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 6.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 18 | 36.0% |
| Average household size | 1.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.9% | 20.8% |
| Married | 44.2% | 35.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Divorced | 14.0% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
30.7%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 40.0% |
| High school | 3 | 60.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
26.8%
Construction
16.9%
Professional & management
16.9%
Education & healthcare
14.1%
Retail trade
12.7%
Transportation & utilities
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.6% |
| Service | 8.5% |
| Sales & office | 9.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 40.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.2% |
| Government | 16.9% |
| Self-employed | 9.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 15.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 89.2% |
| Public insurance | 29.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 93 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 93 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 93 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 81 | 87.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 30 | 32.3% |
| Polish | 7 | 7.5% |
| English | 6 | 6.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5 | 5.4% |
| French | 3 | 3.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 53.8% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51340
What city is ZIP code 51340 in?
ZIP code 51340 is primarily assigned to Fostoria, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51340 in?
ZIP code 51340 falls within Clay County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 51340 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 51340 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 51340 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 51340 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51340?
The median home value in ZIP code 51340 is $82,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 51340?
ZIP code 51340 has an estimated population of 93 residents, with a density of 775 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 51340 in?
ZIP code 51340 observes the CST timezone.