51445 ZIP Code — Ida Grove, IA

Ida County, Iowa

ZIP code 51445 is located in Ida Grove, Iowa, within Ida County. It covers approximately 125.21 square miles and serves a population of 2,526 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51445

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 $116,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,964. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51445 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,526

population

125.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51445 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51445

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51445. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ida Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51431 Arthur (5 mi) 51006 Battle Creek (9.8 mi) 51020 Galva (11.3 mi) 51458 Odebolt (11.5 mi) 51461 Schleswig (11.6 mi) 51025 Holstein (12.5 mi) 51018 Cushing (12.8 mi) 51448 Kiron (12.9 mi) 51019 Danbury (13.8 mi) 51053 Schaller (14.3 mi) 51441 Deloit (16.7 mi) 50535 Early (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,526
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	125.21 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	42.3347
Longitude	-95.4588
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	42.3%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	34.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,526

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$66,964

Median household income

$41,729

Per capita income

$116,900

Median home value

$648

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

1,131

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

134

25–34

139

154

35–44

158

178

45–54

184

55–59

109

60–64

112

145

65–74

149

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	556	22.0%
18 and over	1,970	78.0%
65 and over	519	20.5%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,460	95.8%
Hispanic or Latino	42	1.6%
Other race	29	1.1%
Two or more races	27	1.1%
Asian	6	0.2%
Black or African American	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	44.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	34.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	17.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.0%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 24.3%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	24.3%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$66,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 37.6%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,900
Median rent / month	$648
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	34.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.8%
Electricity	40.2%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	523	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	114	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	244	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	290	24.8%
Households with children under 18	304	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	340	29.0%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	18.5%
Married	52.5%	50.5%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	14.1%
Divorced	14.2%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	8.1%
Kindergarten	9	1.9%
Elementary school	277	57.6%
High school	124	25.8%
College / grad school	32	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.2%

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Retail trade 9.3%

Construction 7.1%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Information 3.4%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.6

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 43.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	138	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	18.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,390	94.6%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,508	99.3%
Born in same state	2,502	99.0%
Born in different state	1,931	76.4%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.7%
Not a US citizen	6	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	289	11.4%
Italian	147	5.8%
Dutch	134	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	114	4.5%
English	64	2.5%
Polish	41	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51445

What city is ZIP code 51445 in?

ZIP code 51445 is primarily assigned to Ida Grove, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51445 in?

ZIP code 51445 falls within Ida County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51445 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 51445 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51445?

The median home value in ZIP code 51445 is $116,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 51445?

ZIP code 51445 has an estimated population of 2,526 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51445?

The median household income in ZIP code 51445 is $66,964, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51445 in?

ZIP code 51445 observes the CST timezone.