51025 ZIP Code — Holstein, IA

Ida County, Iowa

ZIP code 51025 is located in Holstein, Iowa, within Ida County. It covers approximately 106.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,958 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51025

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 $126,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,026. 35% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 51025 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,958

population

106.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51025 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51025

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51025. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holstein	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51018 Cushing (4.7 mi) 51061 Washta (8.9 mi) 51020 Galva (8.9 mi) 51049 Quimby (10.5 mi) 51445 Ida Grove (12.5 mi) 51016 Correctionville (12.6 mi) 51006 Battle Creek (13.8 mi) 51019 Danbury (15.2 mi) 51431 Arthur (15.5 mi) 51048 Pierson (16.1 mi) 51053 Schaller (16.4 mi) 51012 Cherokee (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,958
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	106.39 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.4878
Longitude	-95.5911
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	45.3%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	34.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,958

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$67,026

Median household income

$35,413

Per capita income

$126,100

Median home value

$773

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

685

Housing units

28.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

101

25–34

104

35–44

102

45–54

105

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

108

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	435	22.2%
18 and over	1,523	77.8%
65 and over	454	23.2%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Black or African American 2.1%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,823	90.9%
Two or more races	79	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	48	2.4%
Black or African American	42	2.1%
Asian	8	0.4%
Other race	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	34.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$67,026

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,100
Median rent / month	$773
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	91.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	40.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	33.0%
3 bedrooms	36.7%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.2%
Electricity	33.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	420	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	78	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	140	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	175	21.5%
Households with children under 18	202	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	261	32.1%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	22.6%
Married	55.5%	54.5%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	11.9%
Divorced	9.4%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 23.2%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	2.7%
Kindergarten	22	5.5%
Elementary school	238	59.1%
High school	90	22.3%
College / grad school	42	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 19.6%

Agriculture & mining 11.0%

Retail trade 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Other services 6.3%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Construction 4.3%

Professional & management 2.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 11.5%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 28.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,872	95.6%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,931	98.6%
Born in same state	1,920	98.1%
Born in different state	1,612	82.3%
Foreign born	11	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	27	1.4%
Not a US citizen	18	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	230	11.7%
French	145	7.4%
English	113	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	112	5.7%
Polish	96	4.9%
Dutch	26	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51025

What city is ZIP code 51025 in?

ZIP code 51025 is primarily assigned to Holstein, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51025 in?

ZIP code 51025 falls within Ida County, Iowa.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51025?

The median home value in ZIP code 51025 is $126,100.

Does ZIP code 51025 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 51025 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 51025?

ZIP code 51025 has an estimated population of 1,958 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51025?

The median household income in ZIP code 51025 is $67,026, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51025 in?

ZIP code 51025 observes the CST timezone.