51020 ZIP Code — Galva, IA

Ida County, Iowa

ZIP code 51020 is located in Galva, Iowa, within Ida County. It covers approximately 56.95 square miles and serves a population of 574 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51020

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 $89,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $60,000. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51020 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

574

population

56.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Galva	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51053 Schaller (7.5 mi) 51025 Holstein (8.9 mi) 51431 Arthur (11 mi) 51445 Ida Grove (11.3 mi) 51018 Cushing (13 mi) 50535 Early (13.4 mi) 51002 Alta (14.6 mi) 51049 Quimby (15 mi) 51005 Aurelia (15.4 mi) 51458 Odebolt (15.5 mi) 51061 Washta (16.4 mi) 50588 Storm Lake (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	574
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	56.95 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.4951
Longitude	-95.4170
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	53.4%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	34.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

574

Population

People per sq mi

28.8

Median age

$60,000

Median household income

$26,198

Per capita income

$89,600

Median home value

$583

Median monthly rent

66.5%

Home ownership

23.7%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

175

Housing units

11.9%

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	178	31.0%
18 and over	396	69.0%
65 and over	77	13.4%
Median age	28.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Two or more races 5.2%

Other race 1.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	529	85.9%
Hispanic or Latino	42	6.8%
Two or more races	32	5.2%
Other race	12	1.9%
Black or African American	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	34.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 18.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.9%

$50k–$100k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,600
Median rent / month	$583
Owner occupied	66.5%
Renter occupied	33.5%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	2.8%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	39.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.8%
Electricity	25.0%
Propane / LP gas	19.2%
Fuel oil	2.2%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	18	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	61	27.2%
Female householder, no spouse	39	17.4%
Households with children under 18	55	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	23.7%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	16.8%
Married	53.6%	68.1%
Separated	0.5%	2.7%
Widowed	0.5%	4.3%
Divorced	8.1%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 18.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	16.4%
Kindergarten	6	5.2%
Elementary school	61	52.6%
High school	26	22.4%
College / grad school	4	3.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.2%

Agriculture & mining 14.6%

Retail trade 11.0%

Education & healthcare 10.6%

Wholesale trade 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Other services 6.0%

Professional & management 5.6%

Construction 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	30.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 23.7%

Under 18 years 26.4%

18 and over 22.5%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 15.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.9%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	21.6%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	517	90.1%
Spanish	7	1.4%
Other Indo-European	7	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	555	96.7%
Born in same state	554	96.5%
Born in different state	477	83.1%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	19	3.3%
Not a US citizen	6	31.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	13.9%
French	34	5.9%
Dutch	24	4.2%
English	21	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	2.4%
Arab	14	2.4%
German	7	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51020

What city is ZIP code 51020 in?

ZIP code 51020 is primarily assigned to Galva, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51020 in?

ZIP code 51020 falls within Ida County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51020 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 51020 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51020?

24% of residents in ZIP code 51020 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51020?

12% 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 51020?

The median home value in ZIP code 51020 is $89,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 51020 in?

ZIP code 51020 observes the CST timezone.