51037 ZIP Code — Meriden, IA

Cherokee County, Iowa

ZIP code 51037 is located in Meriden, Iowa, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 23.57 square miles and serves a population of 293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51037

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 $232,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,667. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 51037 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

293

population

23.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51037 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51037

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meriden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51014 Cleghorn (3.4 mi) 51012 Cherokee (6.2 mi) 51029 Larrabee (6.4 mi) 51035 Marcus (8.1 mi) 51046 Paullina (10.6 mi) 51005 Aurelia (12.4 mi) 51049 Quimby (12.5 mi) 51058 Sutherland (14.1 mi) 51022 Granville (15.3 mi) 51050 Remsen (15.6 mi) 51047 Peterson (16.4 mi) 51061 Washta (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	293
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	23.57 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.8155
Longitude	-95.6424
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	67.9%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	18.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

293

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$76,667

Median household income

$29,332

Per capita income

$232,100

Median home value

$703

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

136

Housing units

21.8%

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	70	23.9%
18 and over	223	76.1%
65 and over	64	21.8%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	289	97.3%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.3%
Two or more races	4	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.9%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	18.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 35.2%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	35.2%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
Median income	$76,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 36.4%

$300k–$500k 18.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,100
Median rent / month	$703
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	91.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	0.6%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	52.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	10.7%
3 bedrooms	27.7%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	30.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.7%
Electricity	29.5%
Propane / LP gas	41.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	70.5%
Cohabiting couple	9	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	11	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	16	13.1%
Households with children under 18	26	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	44.3%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	10.5%
Married	74.1%	78.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.6%
Divorced	0.9%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 54.5%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	51.8%
High school	13	23.2%
College / grad school	12	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.5%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Agriculture & mining 15.6%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Retail trade 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Other services 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Professional & management 2.3%

Information 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	21.1%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.1

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 12.8%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	15.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.2%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	266	90.8%
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)	293	100.0%
Born in same state	293	100.0%
Born in different state	214	73.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	83	28.3%
Italian	52	17.7%
English	29	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	3	1%
Dutch	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51037

What city is ZIP code 51037 in?

ZIP code 51037 is primarily assigned to Meriden, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51037 in?

ZIP code 51037 falls within Cherokee County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51037 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 51037 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 51037 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 51037 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51037 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 51037 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 51037?

ZIP code 51037 has an estimated population of 293 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51037 in?

ZIP code 51037 observes the CST timezone.