51039 ZIP Code — Moville, IA

Woodbury County, Iowa

ZIP code 51039 is located in Moville, Iowa, within Woodbury County. It covers approximately 86.25 square miles and serves a population of 2,648 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51039

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 $210,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,506. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 51039 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,648

population

86.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51007 Bronson (6.8 mi) 51030 Lawton (7.2 mi) 51004 Anthon (8.5 mi) 51028 Kingsley (10.3 mi) 51016 Correctionville (11.1 mi) 51048 Pierson (12.4 mi) 51026 Hornick (13.4 mi) 51044 Oto (13.5 mi) 51052 Salix (13.7 mi) 51106 Sioux City (13.8 mi) 51056 Smithland (14.7 mi) 51054 Sergeant Bluff (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,648
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	193

Geography
Land area	86.25 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	42.4479
Longitude	-96.0532
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	26.9%	40.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	36.0%	21.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,648

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$101,506

Median household income

$45,461

Per capita income

$210,800

Median home value

$858

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

963

Housing units

29.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

100

15–19

20–24

201

25–34

191

111

35–44

105

146

45–54

139

107

55–59

102

60–64

251

65–74

239

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	582	22.0%
18 and over	2,066	78.0%
65 and over	671	25.3%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 1.5%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,563	96.2%
Two or more races	39	1.5%
Asian	22	0.8%
Black or African American	19	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.6%
Other race	3	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	40.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	36.0%	21.3%	21.5%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	31.2%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	10.3%
Median income	$101,506

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 30.9%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,800
Median rent / month	$858
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	26.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.9%
Electricity	36.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.8%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	638	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	73	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	197	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	161	15.1%
Households with children under 18	309	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	416	38.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	17.2%
Married	57.6%	66.6%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	5.4%
Divorced	7.1%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.8%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	29.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.5%
Kindergarten	47	8.8%
Elementary school	265	49.3%
High school	164	30.5%
College / grad school	53	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Construction 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Retail trade 6.7%

Other services 5.0%

Professional & management 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Public administration 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.6%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.4%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.5%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 3.3%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 27.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	71.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	42.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,516	95.0%
Spanish	9	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,623	99.1%
Born in same state	2,623	99.1%
Born in different state	2,155	81.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	0.9%
Not a US citizen	11	44.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	338	12.8%
Arab	290	11%
French	223	8.4%
Polish	85	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	50	1.9%
Dutch	50	1.9%
German	17	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51039

What city is ZIP code 51039 in?

ZIP code 51039 is primarily assigned to Moville, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51039 in?

ZIP code 51039 falls within Woodbury County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51039 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 51039 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 51039 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 51039 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51039 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 51039 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 51039?

ZIP code 51039 has an estimated population of 2,648 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51039 in?

ZIP code 51039 observes the CST timezone.