51460 ZIP Code — Ricketts, IA
Crawford County, Iowa
ZIP code 51460 is located in Ricketts, Iowa, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 0.58 square miles and serves a population of 59 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
59
population
0.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51460 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51460
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51460. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ricketts | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 59 |
| Population density | 102 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.58 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1824 |
| Longitude | -95.6228 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 712 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
59
Population
102
People per sq mi
61.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$34,008
Per capita income
$45,000
Median home value
$742
Median monthly rent
63.2%
Home ownership
20.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
Unemployment
36
Housing units
2.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
1
1
5–9
0
1
10–14
0
5
20–24
2
3
25–34
2
4
35–44
2
3
55–59
1
5
60–64
3
5
65–74
2
5
75–84
3
5
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6 | 10.2% |
| 18 and over | 53 | 89.8% |
| 65 and over | 23 | 39.0% |
| Median age | 61.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
1.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 1 | 1.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
23.7%
$15k–$25k
10.5%
$25k–$35k
21.1%
$35k–$50k
5.3%
$50k–$75k
7.9%
$100k–$150k
28.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 23.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 21.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.9% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
50.0%
$50k–$100k
45.8%
$200k–$300k
4.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $45,000 |
| Median rent / month | $742 |
| Owner occupied | 63.2% |
| Renter occupied | 36.8% |
| Vacant | 24.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 48.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.3% |
| 3 or more | 34.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.5% |
| Electricity | 47.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 26.3% |
| Fuel oil | 15.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10 | 26.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 2.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 19 | 50.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 21.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2 | 5.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17 | 44.7% |
| Average household size | 1.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.9% | 4.8% |
| Married | 34.4% | 57.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 14.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 23.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
60.9%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
6.5%
Bachelor's degree
2.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 2.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2 | 50.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 50.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
35.3%
Manufacturing
29.4%
Transportation & utilities
11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Construction
5.9%
Retail trade
5.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 11.8% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 11.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 70.6% |
| Production & transportation | 5.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 94.1% |
| Government | 5.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.2% |
| Carpool | 11.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.0 |
Poverty
All people
20.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
22.6%
Married-couple families
10.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 71.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 18.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 30.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.1% |
| Public insurance | 71.2% |
| No insurance | 1.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 55 | 93.2% |
| 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) | 58 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 58 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 53 | 89.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6 | 10.2% |
| English | 1 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1 | 1.7% |
| Arab | 1 | 1.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 64.4% |
| Internet access | 73.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51460
What city is ZIP code 51460 in?
ZIP code 51460 is primarily assigned to Ricketts, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51460 in?
ZIP code 51460 falls within Crawford County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 51460 have a large retiree population?
71% of households in ZIP code 51460 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 51460 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 51460 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 51460?
2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51460?
20% of residents in ZIP code 51460 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 51460 in?
ZIP code 51460 observes the CST timezone.