51343 ZIP Code — Greenville, IA

Clay County, Iowa

ZIP code 51343 is located in Greenville, Iowa, within Clay County. It covers approximately 28.13 square miles and serves a population of 284 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51343

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 $162,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,875. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 51343 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

284

population

28.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51343 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51343

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51343. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	284
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	28.13 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	43.0104
Longitude	-95.1120
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	14.0%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	32.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	57.0%	16.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

284

Population

People per sq mi

22.7

Median age

$81,875

Median household income

$28,667

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

21.7%

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	120	42.3%
18 and over	164	57.7%
65 and over	34	12.0%
Median age	22.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	276	97.2%
Two or more races	8	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.0%	48.3%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	32.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	57.0%	16.4%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.7%	5.0%

$15k–$25k 17.8%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	17.8%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	26.0%
$150k–$200k	13.7%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$81,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.6%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 18.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	4.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	49.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	24.7%
3 or more	56.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.5%
Electricity	24.7%
Propane / LP gas	57.5%
Fuel oil	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	74.0%
Cohabiting couple	2	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	12	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	5	6.8%
Households with children under 18	33	45.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	30.1%
Average household size	3.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	14.9%
Married	59.6%	75.7%
Separated	3.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.4%
Divorced	1.0%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 23.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	7.6%
Kindergarten	11	13.9%
Elementary school	37	46.8%
High school	19	24.1%
College / grad school	6	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 24.2%

Retail trade 15.3%

Education & healthcare 15.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Public administration 8.9%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Other services 5.6%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Professional & management 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.7%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	19.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 1.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.1%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	23.4%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.7%
Public insurance	26.8%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	230	81.0%
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)	284	100.0%
Born in same state	284	100.0%
Born in different state	236	83.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	71	25%
Italian	62	21.8%
Polish	11	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	2.1%
English	4	1.4%
Arab	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.7%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51343

What city is ZIP code 51343 in?

ZIP code 51343 is primarily assigned to Greenville, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51343 in?

ZIP code 51343 falls within Clay County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51343 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 51343 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 51343 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 51343 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51343 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 51343 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51343?

The median home value in ZIP code 51343 is $162,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 51343 in?

ZIP code 51343 observes the CST timezone.