51563 ZIP Code — Persia, IA

Harrison County, Iowa

ZIP code 51563 is located in Persia, Iowa, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 53.71 square miles and serves a population of 737 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51563

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 $184,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $63,548. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51563 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

737

population

53.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Persia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51565 Portsmouth (6.2 mi) 51570 Shelby (6.5 mi) 51559 Neola (8.6 mi) 51546 Logan (10 mi) 51553 Minden (11.5 mi) 51562 Panama (12.4 mi) 51521 Avoca (12.7 mi) 51576 Underwood (14 mi) 51579 Woodbine (14.6 mi) 51530 Earling (17.4 mi) 51536 Hancock (17.4 mi) 51537 Harlan (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	737
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	53.71 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.5670
Longitude	-95.5938
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	38.5%	37.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	23.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

737

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$63,548

Median household income

$27,850

Per capita income

$184,100

Median home value

$1,074

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

28.6%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

212

Housing units

13.7%

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	201	27.3%
18 and over	536	72.7%
65 and over	172	23.3%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	726	97.1%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.5%
Two or more races	11	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	37.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	35.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	23.0%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$63,548

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,100
Median rent / month	$1,074
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	2.1%
Single-family detached	97.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	2.7%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	47.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	42.8%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	40.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.6%
Electricity	15.0%
Propane / LP gas	45.8%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	206	72.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	12	4.2%
Female householder, no spouse	54	18.9%
Households with children under 18	103	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	37.1%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	13.5%
Married	76.3%	68.3%
Separated	0.0%	11.6%
Widowed	0.0%	5.6%
Divorced	5.9%	1.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 17.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	125	71.0%
High school	47	26.7%
College / grad school	1	0.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 24.1%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Construction 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Retail trade 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Information 3.3%

Public administration 2.6%

Professional & management 1.9%

Other services 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.4%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	21.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 28.6%

Under 18 years 50.3%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 94.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	72.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.8%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	16.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.4%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	29.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	716	97.2%
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)	735	99.7%
Born in same state	735	99.7%
Born in different state	426	57.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	170	23.1%
Italian	113	15.3%
Dutch	22	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	2.7%
English	6	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51563

What city is ZIP code 51563 in?

ZIP code 51563 is primarily assigned to Persia, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51563 in?

ZIP code 51563 falls within Harrison County, Iowa.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51563?

29% of residents in ZIP code 51563 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51563?

14% 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 51563 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 51563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51563?

The median home value in ZIP code 51563 is $184,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 51563 in?

ZIP code 51563 observes the CST timezone.