51244 ZIP Code — Matlock, IA

Sioux County, Iowa

ZIP code 51244 is located in Matlock, Iowa, within Sioux County. It covers approximately 0.38 square miles and serves a population of 147 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

147
population
0.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51244 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51244

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City Status
Matlock Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 147
Population density 387 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 167
Geography
Land area 0.38 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 43.2427
Longitude -95.9340
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 18.8% 30.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 58.3% 42.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 18.8% 22.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.2% 5.0% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

147
Population
387
People per sq mi
52.8
Median age
$79,688
Median household income
$57,246
Per capita income
$105,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.9%
Home ownership
0.7%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
60
Housing units
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
Under 5
6
1
5–9
2
5
10–14
7
3
15–19
3
2
20–24
3
10
25–34
12
4
35–44
4
4
45–54
5
6
55–59
7
17
60–64
21
7
65–74
9
2
75–84
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182919.7%
18 and over11880.3%
65 and over2013.6%
Median age52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or more races 3.3%
Black or African American 0.7%
GroupCount%
White14192.8%
Hispanic or Latino53.3%
Two or more races53.3%
Black or African American10.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 18.8% 30.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 58.3% 42.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 18.8% 22.2% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.2% 5.0% 5.0%
$15k–$25k 8.5%
$25k–$35k 3.4%
$35k–$50k 10.2%
$50k–$75k 6.8%
$75k–$100k 32.2%
$100k–$150k 28.8%
$200k+ 10.2%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k8.5%
$25k–$35k3.4%
$35k–$50k10.2%
$50k–$75k6.8%
$75k–$100k32.2%
$100k–$150k28.8%
$200k+10.2%
Median income$79,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%
$50k–$100k 35.7%
$100k–$150k 19.6%
$200k–$300k 33.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$105,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied94.9%
Renter occupied5.1%
Vacant6.3%
Single-family detached92.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.9%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19997.9%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19793.2%
1960–19697.9%
1950–195912.7%
1940–194923.8%
1939 or earlier44.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms15.9%
3 bedrooms63.5%
4 bedrooms20.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.1%
1 vehicle10.2%
2 vehicles27.1%
3 or more57.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas11.9%
Electricity1.7%
Propane / LP gas86.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4678.0%
Cohabiting couple11.7%
Male householder, no spouse35.1%
Female householder, no spouse915.3%
Households with children under 181322.0%
Households with seniors (65+)1322.0%
Average household size2.49

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married10.9%18.2%
Married81.8%68.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%12.1%
Divorced7.3%1.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.5%
HS graduate 50.0%
Some college, no degree 17.3%
Associate's degree 6.4%
Bachelor's degree 20.0%
Graduate / professional 0.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.5%
Bachelor's or higher20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool414.3%
Kindergarten27.1%
Elementary school1242.9%
High school310.7%
College / grad school725.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.5%
Finance & real estate 22.0%
Professional & management 13.2%
Education & healthcare 12.1%
Retail trade 7.7%
Construction 5.5%
Transportation & utilities 5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%
Agriculture & mining 2.2%
Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.6%
Service20.9%
Sales & office33.0%
Natural resources & construction6.6%
Production & transportation11.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.1%
Government4.4%
Self-employed16.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.2%
Carpool15.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home14.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)16.5

Poverty

All people 0.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.8%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security20.3%
Retirement income27.1%
Supplemental Security1.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.9%
High blood pressure34.0%
High cholesterol34.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease6.6%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis25.1%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.1%
Binge drinking19.8%
No physical activity22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.4%
Depression15.9%
Fair or poor health11.2%
Poor mental health12.3%
Poor physical health8.9%
No health insurance8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist71.4%
Cholesterol screening89.8%
Teeth loss11.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans65.1%
Disability%
Any disability14.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years17.3%
65 and over20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance87.1%
Public insurance21.1%
No insurance0.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only13692.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)14397.3%
Born in same state14397.3%
Born in different state10873.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen42.7%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English3322.4%
Italian138.8%
Arab32%
AncestryCount%
German21.4%
Polish21.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.1%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51244

What city is ZIP code 51244 in?

ZIP code 51244 is primarily assigned to Matlock, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51244 in?

ZIP code 51244 falls within Sioux County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51244 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 51244 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51244?

The median home value in ZIP code 51244 is $105,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 51244?

ZIP code 51244 has an estimated population of 147 residents, with a density of 389 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51244?

The median household income in ZIP code 51244 is $79,688, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51244 in?

ZIP code 51244 observes the CST timezone.

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