51443 ZIP Code — Glidden, IA

Carroll County, Iowa

ZIP code 51443 is located in Glidden, Iowa, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 101.17 square miles and serves a population of 1,377 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51443

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 $167,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,841. 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51443 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,377

population

101.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glidden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51401 Carroll (8.9 mi) 51462 Scranton (9.4 mi) 50050 Churdan (10.9 mi) 51440 Dedham (12.2 mi) 50058 Coon Rapids (13.6 mi) 51449 Lake City (14.4 mi) 51463 Templeton (15.6 mi) 51453 Lohrville (15.7 mi) 51430 Arcadia (16.9 mi) 50129 Jefferson (16.9 mi) 51433 Auburn (18 mi) 51436 Breda (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,377
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	101.17 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	42.0672
Longitude	-94.7060
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	36.4%	43.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	31.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	22.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,377

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$77,841

Median household income

$38,918

Per capita income

$167,600

Median home value

$550

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

600

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	297	21.6%
18 and over	1,080	78.4%
65 and over	275	20.0%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,291	92%
Two or more races	45	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.9%
Asian	21	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	1.1%
Other race	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	43.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	31.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	22.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	21.0%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$77,841

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,600
Median rent / month	$550
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	42.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	11.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.0%
Electricity	28.1%
Propane / LP gas	17.8%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	334	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	28	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	120	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	90	15.7%
Households with children under 18	123	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	185	32.3%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	13.9%
Married	53.3%	65.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	8.9%
Divorced	12.9%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	7.0%
Kindergarten	17	5.4%
Elementary school	135	42.9%
High school	104	33.0%
College / grad school	37	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Retail trade 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Professional & management 3.9%

Other services 3.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.4

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	23.6%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,317	95.6%
Spanish	21	1.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	21	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,352	98.2%
Born in same state	1,352	98.2%
Born in different state	1,195	86.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.8%
Not a US citizen	9	36.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	132	9.6%
Arab	116	8.4%
Italian	105	7.6%
Dutch	57	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	37	2.7%
English	25	1.8%
German	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51443

What city is ZIP code 51443 in?

ZIP code 51443 is primarily assigned to Glidden, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51443 in?

ZIP code 51443 falls within Carroll County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51443 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 51443 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51443?

The median home value in ZIP code 51443 is $167,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 51443?

ZIP code 51443 has an estimated population of 1,377 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51443?

The median household income in ZIP code 51443 is $77,841, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51443 in?

ZIP code 51443 observes the CST timezone.