51459 ZIP Code — Ralston, IA
Carroll County, Iowa
ZIP code 51459 is located in Ralston, Iowa, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 0.55 square miles and serves a population of 65 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
65
population
0.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51459 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51459
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ralston | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 65 |
| Population density | 118 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0409 |
| Longitude | -94.6336 |
| 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 | 41.7% | 43.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.4% | 31.6% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 22.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 13.9% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
65
Population
118
People per sq mi
30.9
Median age
$66,667
Median household income
$27,951
Per capita income
$78,000
Median home value
$725
Median monthly rent
71.4%
Home ownership
21.5%
Poverty rate
12.1%
Unemployment
23
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
5
0
10–14
1
2
15–19
4
4
20–24
5
3
25–34
5
2
35–44
4
3
45–54
4
2
55–59
3
1
60–64
1
2
65–74
4
2
75–84
2
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 49 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 12 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 30.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.8%
Two or more races
8.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 86.8% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 4.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.7% | 43.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.4% | 31.6% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 22.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 13.9% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
17.9%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
28.6%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 28.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| Median income | $66,667 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.0%
$50k–$100k
60.0%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,000 |
| Median rent / month | $725 |
| Owner occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter occupied | 28.6% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
| Single-family detached | 96.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 67.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 48.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% |
| 3 or more | 25.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7 | 25.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9 | 32.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 25.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 39.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8 | 28.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 38.2% |
| Married | 38.1% | 23.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 23.8% | 29.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
47.5%
Some college, no degree
52.5%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 1 | 14.3% |
| High school | 6 | 85.7% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
44.8%
Manufacturing
34.5%
Transportation & utilities
17.2%
Retail trade
3.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 44.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 20.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 13.8% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.4 |
Poverty
All people
21.5%
Under 18 years
18.8%
18 and over
22.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.3% |
| Retirement income | 10.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 25.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 24.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 21.6% |
| 65 and over | 41.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.1% |
| Public insurance | 38.5% |
| No insurance | 10.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 56 | 86.2% |
| 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) | 65 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 65 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 49 | 75.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 25 | 38.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 9 | 13.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.1% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51459
What city is ZIP code 51459 in?
ZIP code 51459 is primarily assigned to Ralston, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51459 in?
ZIP code 51459 falls within Carroll County, Iowa.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51459?
22% of residents in ZIP code 51459 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 51459 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 51459 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51459?
The median home value in ZIP code 51459 is $78,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 51459?
ZIP code 51459 has an estimated population of 65 residents, with a density of 118 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 51459 in?
ZIP code 51459 observes the CST timezone.