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Fremont County
Riverton, IA
51650
51650 ZIP Code — Riverton, IA
Fremont County, Iowa
ZIP code 51650 is located in
Riverton ,
Iowa ,
within Fremont County .
It covers approximately 31.34 square miles and serves a population of
284 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 712 .
About ZIP code 51650
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 $38,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($50,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 51650 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
284
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
071
Geography
Land area
31.34 sq mi
Water area
1.12 sq mi
Latitude
40.6710
Longitude
-95.5539
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
712
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.5%
42.6%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
35.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
18.6%
21.5%
Over $200k
6.7%
3.1%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$50,000
Median household income
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 39 13.7% 18 and over 245 86.3% 65 and over 55 19.4% Median age 50.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 245 86.3% Two or more races 39 13.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.5%
42.6%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
32.8%
35.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
18.6%
21.5%
Over $200k
6.7%
3.1%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.7% $10k–$15k 3.7% $15k–$25k 3.7% $25k–$35k 6.7% $35k–$50k 35.1% $50k–$75k 18.7% $75k–$100k 15.7% $100k–$150k 4.5% $150k–$200k 6.0% $200k+ 5.2% Median income $50,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $38,900 Median rent / month $769 Owner occupied 85.8% Renter occupied 14.2% Vacant 30.2% Single-family detached 100.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.87
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.6% 2000–2009 1.0% 1990–1999 11.5% 1980–1989 2.1% 1970–1979 5.2% 1960–1969 1.6% 1950–1959 8.9% 1940–1949 8.3% 1939 or earlier 58.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.6% 1 bedroom 5.7% 2 bedrooms 30.7% 3 bedrooms 49.0% 4 bedrooms 11.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.0% 1 vehicle 11.9% 2 vehicles 50.0% 3 or more 32.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.5% Electricity 6.7% Propane / LP gas 65.7% Fuel oil 3.0% Wood 23.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 42 31.3% Cohabiting couple 42 31.3% Male householder, no spouse 23 17.2% Female householder, no spouse 27 20.1% Households with children under 18 26 19.4% Households with seniors (65+) 44 32.8% Average household size 2.12
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 56.8% 6.6% Married 33.1% 57.5% Separated 2.2% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 18.9% Divorced 7.9% 17.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.2% Bachelor's or higher 11.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 6 12.0% Elementary school 26 52.0% High school 11 22.0% College / grad school 7 14.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Agriculture & mining
10.3%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Professional & management
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.7% Service 19.0% Sales & office 21.6% Natural resources & construction 15.5% Production & transportation 23.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.2% Government 13.8% Self-employed 6.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.0% Carpool 11.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.9% Work from home 0.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.0% Retirement income 41.8% Supplemental Security 32.1% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 28.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.4% High blood pressure 35.7% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 27.6% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.4% Binge drinking 21.5% No physical activity 23.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.4% Depression 17.6% Fair or poor health 12.9% Poor mental health 12.9% Poor physical health 10.0% No health insurance 8.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.4% Visited dentist 66.9% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 12.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 14.7%
Disability % Any disability 14.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.9% 65 and over 49.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.1% Public insurance 48.2% No insurance 16.2% Uninsured under 19 44.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 277 97.5% 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) 284 100.0% Born in same state 284 100.0% Born in different state 158 55.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 24 8.5% French 17 6% Arab 5 1.8%
Ancestry Count % Polish 2 0.7% English 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.2% Internet access 86.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51650
What city is ZIP code 51650 in?
ZIP code 51650 is primarily assigned to Riverton, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51650 in?
ZIP code 51650 falls within Fremont County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 51650 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 51650 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 51650?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 51650 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 51650 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 51650 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 51650 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 51650 in?
ZIP code 51650 observes the CST timezone.
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