51648 ZIP Code — Percival, IA

Fremont County, Iowa

ZIP code 51648 is located in Percival, Iowa, within Fremont County. It covers approximately 57.15 square miles and serves a population of 271 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51648

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 $137,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $110,089. 54% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

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

271

population

57.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51648

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Percival	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	271
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	57.15 sq mi
Water area	1.36 sq mi
Latitude	40.7298
Longitude	-95.8060
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	26.4%	42.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	60.4%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	18.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	8.8%	3.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

271

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$110,089

Median household income

$51,859

Per capita income

$137,100

Median home value

$843

Median monthly rent

70.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

114

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	68	25.1%
18 and over	203	74.9%
65 and over	66	24.4%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	271	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.4%	42.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	60.4%	35.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	18.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	8.8%	3.1%	5.0%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 40.3%

$200k+ 10.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	40.3%
$200k+	10.4%
Median income	$110,089

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 43.2%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 28.4%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,100
Median rent / month	$843
Owner occupied	70.9%
Renter occupied	29.1%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	16.3%
1939 or earlier	25.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	22.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	39.6%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	87.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	55	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	74	55.2%
Female householder, no spouse	5	3.7%
Households with children under 18	35	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	27.6%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.7%	18.3%
Married	50.7%	75.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	32.6%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 18.2%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 36.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.4%
Kindergarten	5	8.5%
Elementary school	24	40.7%
High school	23	39.0%
College / grad school	5	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 28.4%

Construction 21.6%

Retail trade 12.9%

Information 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Other services 6.9%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Education & healthcare 3.4%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.0%
Service	6.9%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	30.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	3.4%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.7%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.1%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	257	94.8%
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)	271	100.0%
Born in same state	271	100.0%
Born in different state	90	33.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	63	23.2%
Polish	9	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	3%
Italian	5	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.4%
Internet access	79.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51648

What city is ZIP code 51648 in?

ZIP code 51648 is primarily assigned to Percival, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51648 in?

ZIP code 51648 falls within Fremont County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51648 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 51648 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51648?

The median home value in ZIP code 51648 is $137,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51648?

The median household income in ZIP code 51648 is $110,089, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 51648?

ZIP code 51648 has an estimated population of 271 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51648 in?

ZIP code 51648 observes the CST timezone.