51350 ZIP Code — Melvin, IA

Osceola County, Iowa

ZIP code 51350 is located in Melvin, Iowa, within Osceola County. It covers approximately 44.55 square miles and serves a population of 443 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51350

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 $76,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,125. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 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 51350 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

443

population

44.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51350 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51350

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51350. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Melvin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51354 Ocheyedan (6.9 mi) 51248 Sanborn (8.3 mi) 51345 Harris (9.8 mi) 51232 Ashton (10.4 mi) 51346 Hartley (10.5 mi) 51249 Sibley (10.8 mi) 51347 Lake Park (16.3 mi) 51231 Archer (16.6 mi) 51201 Sheldon (16.6 mi) 51245 Primghar (16.6 mi) 51338 Everly (16.6 mi) 56117 Bigelow (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	443
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	44.55 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.3090
Longitude	-95.5845
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	36.7%	40.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	56.3%	40.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

443

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$63,125

Median household income

$28,695

Per capita income

$76,900

Median home value

$463

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

22.7%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

185

Housing units

17.2%

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	147	33.2%
18 and over	296	66.8%
65 and over	91	20.5%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	439	99.1%
Asian	4	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	40.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	56.3%	40.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 21.7%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	21.7%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	19.4%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$63,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.5%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,900
Median rent / month	$463
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	48.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.7%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	15.0%
Propane / LP gas	76.7%
Fuel oil	2.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	37.2%
Cohabiting couple	12	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	55	30.6%
Female householder, no spouse	46	25.6%
Households with children under 18	48	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	34.4%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.5%	21.7%
Married	37.6%	47.8%
Separated	2.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	10.1%
Divorced	12.7%	20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	12.4%
Kindergarten	2	1.5%
Elementary school	74	54.0%
High school	38	27.7%
College / grad school	6	4.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.9%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Wholesale trade 16.6%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Construction 10.1%

Retail trade 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Information 1.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Professional & management 0.9%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	7.8%
Natural resources & construction	31.3%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.9%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 22.7%

Under 18 years 49.7%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 46.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	16.1%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	18.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.3%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	431	97.3%
Spanish	17	3.9%
Other Indo-European	17	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	426	96.2%
Born in same state	426	96.2%
Born in different state	286	64.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	3.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	87	19.6%
Italian	37	8.4%
Polish	9	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	1.4%
French	5	1.1%
Arab	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51350

What city is ZIP code 51350 in?

ZIP code 51350 is primarily assigned to Melvin, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51350 in?

ZIP code 51350 falls within Osceola County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51350 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 51350 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51350?

23% of residents in ZIP code 51350 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51350?

The median home value in ZIP code 51350 is $76,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 51350?

ZIP code 51350 has an estimated population of 443 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51350 in?

ZIP code 51350 observes the CST timezone.