51558 ZIP Code — Moorhead, IA

Monona County, Iowa

ZIP code 51558 is located in Moorhead, Iowa, within Monona County. It covers approximately 84.87 square miles and serves a population of 724 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51558

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 $73,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,375. 34% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 51558 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

724

population

84.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51558 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51558

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51558. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moorhead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51572 Soldier (5.4 mi) 51564 Pisgah (9.3 mi) 51529 Dunlap (10.5 mi) 51060 Ute (11 mi) 51523 Blencoe (12.2 mi) 51579 Woodbine (13.2 mi) 51010 Castana (13.2 mi) 51040 Onawa (14.2 mi) 51557 Mondamin (15 mi) 51034 Mapleton (16 mi) 51528 Dow City (17 mi) 51439 Charter Oak (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	724
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	84.87 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	41.9212
Longitude	-95.8452
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	40.6%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

724

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$79,375

Median household income

$31,662

Per capita income

$73,800

Median home value

$1,071

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

261

Housing units

20.2%

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	190	26.2%
18 and over	534	73.8%
65 and over	103	14.2%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%

Two or more races 12.2%

Group	Count	%
White	636	87.8%
Two or more races	88	12.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 16.2%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	16.2%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	29.0%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$79,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.8%

$50k–$100k 35.3%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 5.6%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$73,800
Median rent / month	$1,071
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	99.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	2.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	69.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	14.8%
3 bedrooms	41.6%
4 bedrooms	36.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	31.3%
Propane / LP gas	46.7%
Fuel oil	9.3%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	168	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	41	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	47	18.1%
Households with children under 18	83	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	27.8%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.1%	24.7%
Married	52.7%	64.1%
Separated	2.2%	0.8%
Widowed	0.6%	6.8%
Divorced	5.4%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	116	47.0%
High school	51	20.6%
College / grad school	80	32.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.2%

Agriculture & mining 21.2%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Other services 6.4%

Construction 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Professional & management 2.0%

Public administration 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	31.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 25.5%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 47.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	14.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	18.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.5%
Public insurance	31.6%
No insurance	19.2%
Uninsured under 19	11.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	703	97.1%
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)	724	100.0%
Born in same state	724	100.0%
Born in different state	432	59.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	123	17%
French	90	12.4%
Polish	85	11.7%
Arab	53	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	27	3.7%
English	9	1.2%
Norwegian	5	0.7%
German	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51558

What city is ZIP code 51558 in?

ZIP code 51558 is primarily assigned to Moorhead, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51558 in?

ZIP code 51558 falls within Monona County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51558 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 51558 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51558?

The median home value in ZIP code 51558 is $73,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 51558?

ZIP code 51558 has an estimated population of 724 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51558?

The median household income in ZIP code 51558 is $79,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51558 in?

ZIP code 51558 observes the CST timezone.