51034 ZIP Code — Mapleton, IA

Monona County, Iowa

ZIP code 51034 is located in Mapleton, Iowa, within Monona County. It covers approximately 116.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,653 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51034

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 $101,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,786. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51034 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,653

population

116.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51034 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51034

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mapleton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51060 Ute (7.6 mi) 51010 Castana (9 mi) 51439 Charter Oak (10.2 mi) 51019 Danbury (10.2 mi) 51051 Rodney (10.4 mi) 51572 Soldier (11.1 mi) 51056 Smithland (11.9 mi) 51044 Oto (11.9 mi) 51006 Battle Creek (12 mi) 51461 Schleswig (14.9 mi) 51558 Moorhead (16 mi) 51004 Anthon (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,653
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	116.71 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	42.1463
Longitude	-95.7687
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%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,653

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$66,786

Median household income

$35,706

Per capita income

$101,300

Median home value

$708

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

677

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	385	23.3%
18 and over	1,268	76.7%
65 and over	376	22.7%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,615	95.8%
Two or more races	38	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$66,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 41.0%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,300
Median rent / month	$708
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	33.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.3%
Electricity	24.6%
Propane / LP gas	22.1%
Wood	5.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	349	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	101	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	243	34.2%
Households with children under 18	221	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	261	36.8%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	9.9%
Married	62.0%	56.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	18.8%
Divorced	6.0%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	11.2%
Kindergarten	46	12.9%
Elementary school	124	34.8%
High school	93	26.1%
College / grad school	53	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.1%

Manufacturing 19.2%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Professional & management 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Construction 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Other services 2.9%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.5%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 6.2%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 4.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	9.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	19.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.9%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,514	91.6%
Spanish	29	1.9%
Other Indo-European	29	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,635	98.9%
Born in same state	1,631	98.7%
Born in different state	1,294	78.3%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.1%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	193	11.7%
Arab	183	11.1%
French	89	5.4%
Polish	73	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	60	3.6%
English	14	0.8%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51034

What city is ZIP code 51034 in?

ZIP code 51034 is primarily assigned to Mapleton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51034 in?

ZIP code 51034 falls within Monona County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51034 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 51034 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51034?

The median home value in ZIP code 51034 is $101,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 51034?

ZIP code 51034 has an estimated population of 1,653 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51034?

The median household income in ZIP code 51034 is $66,786, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51034 in?

ZIP code 51034 observes the CST timezone.