51354 ZIP Code — Ocheyedan, IA

Osceola County, Iowa

ZIP code 51354 is located in Ocheyedan, Iowa, within Osceola County. It covers approximately 85.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,090 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51354

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 $98,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,011. 48% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51354 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,090

population

85.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51354 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51354

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51354. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ocheyedan	Acceptable
Ocheyedan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51345 Harris (5.7 mi) 51350 Melvin (6.9 mi) 51249 Sibley (9.9 mi) 56117 Bigelow (11.2 mi) 51347 Lake Park (12.9 mi) 51232 Ashton (13.9 mi) 51248 Sanborn (15.1 mi) 51346 Hartley (16 mi) 56187 Worthington (17.1 mi) 56167 Round Lake (18.2 mi) 51351 Milford (18.3 mi) 56168 Rushmore (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,090
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	85.38 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	43.4066
Longitude	-95.5551
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	42.9%	40.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	40.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,090

Population

People per sq mi

51.9

Median age

$68,011

Median household income

$37,272

Per capita income

$98,900

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

516

Housing units

7.8%

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	188	17.2%
18 and over	902	82.8%
65 and over	252	23.1%
Median age	51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Asian 1.7%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	986	87.4%
Two or more races	60	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	38	3.4%
Asian	19	1.7%
Other race	12	1.1%
Black or African American	10	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	40.1%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	40.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	16.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 27.7%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	27.7%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$68,011

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.6%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,900
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	96.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	1.9%
1970–1979	3.4%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	15.4%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	46.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	22.9%
3 or more	55.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	77.8%
Fuel oil	7.5%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	303	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	14	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	113	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	89	17.1%
Households with children under 18	98	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	40.7%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	21.8%
Married	66.5%	60.6%
Separated	0.6%	1.1%
Widowed	2.8%	10.9%
Divorced	5.5%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 19.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	13.0%
Kindergarten	12	6.5%
Elementary school	78	42.4%
High school	56	30.4%
College / grad school	14	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Agriculture & mining 15.3%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Wholesale trade 10.3%

Professional & management 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 6.3%

Retail trade 6.3%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	17.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 20.1%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	13.7%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	90	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	21.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.4%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,044	95.8%
Spanish	22	2.1%
Other Indo-European	17	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,056	96.9%
Born in same state	1,056	96.9%
Born in different state	606	55.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	3.1%
Not a US citizen	34	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	182	16.7%
Polish	134	12.3%
Italian	82	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	26	2.4%
German	12	1.1%
Arab	11	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.6%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51354

What city is ZIP code 51354 in?

ZIP code 51354 is primarily assigned to Ocheyedan, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51354 in?

ZIP code 51354 falls within Osceola County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51354?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 51354 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 51354 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 51354 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 51354 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51354?

The median home value in ZIP code 51354 is $98,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 51354 in?

ZIP code 51354 observes the CST timezone.