51051 ZIP Code — Rodney, IA

Monona County, Iowa

ZIP code 51051 is located in Rodney, Iowa, within Monona County. It covers approximately 3.35 square miles and serves a population of 62 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

population

3.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rodney	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51056 Smithland (4 mi) 51010 Castana (6.4 mi) 51044 Oto (7.4 mi) 51026 Hornick (7.7 mi) 51034 Mapleton (10.4 mi) 51063 Whiting (10.4 mi) 51004 Anthon (12.6 mi) 51019 Danbury (14 mi) 51055 Sloan (14.5 mi) 51040 Onawa (15.3 mi) 51060 Ute (16.3 mi) 51572 Soldier (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	62
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	3.35 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.1905
Longitude	-95.9619
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	85.0%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$47,917

Median household income

$20,405

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	21	33.9%
18 and over	41	66.1%
65 and over	9	14.5%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.1%

Two or more races 33.9%

Group	Count	%
White	41	66.1%
Two or more races	21	33.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.0%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.0%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 61.5%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	61.5%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	3.8%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
Median income	$47,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 37.5%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	69.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	76.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	7.7%
2 vehicles	57.7%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	73.1%
Fuel oil	26.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7	26.9%
Cohabiting couple	2	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	5	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	12	46.2%
Households with children under 18	5	19.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	11	42.3%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	0.0%
Married	36.8%	27.3%
Separated	10.5%	0.0%
Widowed	15.8%	9.1%
Divorced	5.3%	63.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 30.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	1	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 33.3%

Retail trade 20.0%

Professional & management 13.3%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Other services 6.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	33.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	26.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.5%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.6%
Public insurance	51.6%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	62	100.0%
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)	62	100.0%
Born in same state	62	100.0%
Born in different state	29	46.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	35	56.5%
French	28	45.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	1	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	80.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51051

What city is ZIP code 51051 in?

ZIP code 51051 is primarily assigned to Rodney, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51051 in?

ZIP code 51051 falls within Monona County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51051 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 51051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 51051 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 51051 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 51051 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 51051 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51051?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 51051 in?

ZIP code 51051 observes the CST timezone.