51451 ZIP Code — Lanesboro, IA
Carroll County, Iowa
ZIP code 51451 is located in Lanesboro, Iowa, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 0.38 square miles and serves a population of 58 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
58
population
0.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51451 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51451
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lanesboro | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 58 |
| Population density | 153 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1736 |
| Longitude | -94.7157 |
| 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 | 50.0% | 43.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.6% | 31.6% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.3% | 22.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
58
Population
153
People per sq mi
59.3
Median age
$21,875
Median household income
$23,447
Per capita income
$79,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.1%
Home ownership
31.0%
Poverty rate
9.4%
Unemployment
89
Housing units
7.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
10–14
2
1
25–34
0
1
35–44
0
2
45–54
2
12
55–59
9
3
60–64
2
8
65–74
7
3
75–84
2
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5 | 8.6% |
| 18 and over | 53 | 91.4% |
| 65 and over | 21 | 36.2% |
| Median age | 59.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 43.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.6% | 31.6% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.3% | 22.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
23.5%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
23.5%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
5.9%
$75k–$100k
8.8%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 23.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 23.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 5.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| Median income | $21,875 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
30.3%
$50k–$100k
45.5%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $79,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 97.1% |
| Renter occupied | 2.9% |
| Vacant | 62.2% |
| Single-family detached | 98.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 75.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 65.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.4% |
| 3 or more | 14.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.8% |
| Electricity | 29.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 35.3% |
| Wood | 5.9% |
| No fuel used | 11.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 15 | 44.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10 | 29.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 14.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14 | 41.2% |
| Average household size | 1.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.5% | 19.2% |
| Married | 63.0% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 26.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
52.8%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
7.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 5 | 62.5% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 3 | 37.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.6%
Construction
20.7%
Transportation & utilities
13.8%
Retail trade
10.3%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Public administration
6.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 6.9% |
| Service | 37.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 58.6% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 24.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 91.7% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 8.3% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
31.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
34.0%
Married-couple families
33.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.1% |
| Retirement income | 29.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 22.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 39.7% |
| Under 18 | 100.0% |
| 18–64 years | 40.6% |
| 65 and over | 23.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.0% |
| Public insurance | 70.7% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 58 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 58 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 58 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 48 | 82.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5 | 8.6% |
| Italian | 3 | 5.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2 | 3.4% |
| Dutch | 1 | 1.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 58.6% |
| Internet access | 73.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51451
What city is ZIP code 51451 in?
ZIP code 51451 is primarily assigned to Lanesboro, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51451 in?
ZIP code 51451 falls within Carroll County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 51451 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 51451 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 51451 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 51451 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51451?
31% of residents in ZIP code 51451 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 51451?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 51451 in?
ZIP code 51451 observes the CST timezone.