51645 ZIP Code — Imogene, IA

Fremont County, Iowa

ZIP code 51645 is located in Imogene, Iowa, within Fremont County. It covers approximately 45.15 square miles and serves a population of 247 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51645

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 $113,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($102,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51645 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

247

population

45.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51645 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51645

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51645. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Imogene	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	247
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	45.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8726
Longitude	-95.4420
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	33.3%	42.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	18.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	17.1%	3.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

247

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$102,875

Median household income

$54,401

Per capita income

$113,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

17.3%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	17	6.9%
18 and over	230	93.1%
65 and over	45	18.2%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	240	94.5%
Hispanic or Latino	7	2.8%
Two or more races	7	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	42.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	18.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	17.1%	3.1%	5.0%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 3.0%

$50k–$75k 32.3%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$200k+ 33.3%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	3.0%
$50k–$75k	32.3%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$200k+	33.3%
Median income	$102,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 41.2%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 27.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	97.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	0.9%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	2.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	51.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	34.5%
4 bedrooms	26.5%
5+ bedrooms	15.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	47.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	16.2%
Propane / LP gas	74.7%
Wood	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	74.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	10	10.1%
Households with children under 18	6	6.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	22.2%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	5.1%
Married	56.4%	77.6%
Separated	0.0%	7.1%
Widowed	0.0%	1.0%
Divorced	11.3%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 41.4%

Associate's degree 16.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	19.0%
High school	28	66.7%
College / grad school	6	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 29.7%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Construction 11.5%

Public administration 6.1%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Retail trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	4.7%
Sales & office	28.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.9%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.2%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	13.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	2.2%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.0%
Public insurance	29.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	241	97.6%
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)	247	100.0%
Born in same state	247	100.0%
Born in different state	171	69.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	29.1%
Arab	16	6.5%
Polish	8	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	1.6%
English	3	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51645

What city is ZIP code 51645 in?

ZIP code 51645 is primarily assigned to Imogene, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51645 in?

ZIP code 51645 falls within Fremont County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51645 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 51645 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51645 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 51645 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51645?

The median home value in ZIP code 51645 is $113,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51645?

The median household income in ZIP code 51645 is $102,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51645 in?

ZIP code 51645 observes the CST timezone.