51552 ZIP Code — Marne, IA

Cass County, Iowa

ZIP code 51552 is located in Marne, Iowa, within Cass County. It covers approximately 30.19 square miles and serves a population of 204 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51552

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 $143,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 50% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51552 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a high rate of remote workers.

204

population

30.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51552 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51552

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51552. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51577 Walnut (5.6 mi) 51531 Elk Horn (6.8 mi) 50022 Atlantic (7.7 mi) 50042 Brayton (10.9 mi) 51544 Lewis (11.3 mi) 51543 Kimballton (12.6 mi) 51537 Harlan (13.8 mi) 51521 Avoca (14.1 mi) 50076 Exira (14.2 mi) 51536 Hancock (15.4 mi) 51535 Griswold (16.2 mi) 50274 Wiota (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	204
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	30.19 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.4726
Longitude	-95.1077
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	48.9%	46.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	34.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

204

Population

People per sq mi

54.0

Median age

Median household income

$26,414

Per capita income

$143,100

Median home value

$683

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

29.9%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.6%

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

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	8.8%
18 and over	186	91.2%
65 and over	18	8.8%
Median age	54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	202	99%
Two or more races	2	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	46.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	34.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	15.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.0%

Under $10k 28.8%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 1.9%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	28.8%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	1.9%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,100
Median rent / month	$683
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	26.9%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	30.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	4.8%
5+ bedrooms	18.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	14.4%
2 vehicles	55.8%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.5%
Electricity	17.3%
Propane / LP gas	43.3%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	50	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	38.5%
Female householder, no spouse	14	13.5%
Households with children under 18	5	4.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	12	11.5%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.0%	11.4%
Married	44.4%	68.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	7.1%
Divorced	4.8%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 23.6%

Some college, no degree 38.8%

Associate's degree 27.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	5.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	41.2%
High school	8	47.1%
College / grad school	1	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 47.8%

Professional & management 14.2%

Education & healthcare 11.2%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Construction 3.7%

Retail trade 3.7%

Other services 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Public administration 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	65.7%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	7.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	5.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	20.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	32.8%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	50.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 29.9%

Under 18 years 44.4%

18 and over 28.5%

Married-couple families 42.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.4%
Retirement income	7.7%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	21.9%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.8%
Public insurance	22.1%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	202	99.0%
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)	201	98.5%
Born in same state	199	97.5%
Born in different state	167	81.9%
Foreign born	2	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	1.5%
Not a US citizen	2	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	64	31.4%
French	17	8.3%
Italian	13	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	3.4%
Polish	4	2%
German	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.0%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51552

What city is ZIP code 51552 in?

ZIP code 51552 is primarily assigned to Marne, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51552 in?

ZIP code 51552 falls within Cass County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51552?

30% of residents in ZIP code 51552 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51552?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51552?

The median home value in ZIP code 51552 is $143,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 51552?

ZIP code 51552 has an estimated population of 204 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51552 in?

ZIP code 51552 observes the CST timezone.