51358 ZIP Code — Ruthven, IA

Palo Alto County, Iowa

ZIP code 51358 is located in Ruthven, Iowa, within Palo Alto County. It covers approximately 80.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,259 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51358

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 $128,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,833. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 51358 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,259

population

80.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51358 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51358

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51358. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ruthven	Acceptable
Ruthven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51333 Dickens (5 mi) 50515 Ayrshire (8.4 mi) 50536 Emmetsburg (10.2 mi) 51342 Graettinger (10.3 mi) 50527 Curlew (12.1 mi) 51364 Terril (12.3 mi) 51365 Wallingford (13.3 mi) 51301 Spencer (13.4 mi) 51366 Webb (13.6 mi) 50562 Mallard (17.2 mi) 51334 Estherville (17.5 mi) 50528 Cylinder (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,259
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	80.26 sq mi
Water area	5.82 sq mi
Latitude	43.1391
Longitude	-94.8847
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	43.6%	43.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	34.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	18.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.2%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,259

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$65,833

Median household income

$32,266

Per capita income

$128,700

Median home value

$685

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

741

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

115

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	278	22.1%
18 and over	981	77.9%
65 and over	332	26.4%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.1%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,139	87.1%
Two or more races	97	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	49	3.7%
Other race	14	1.1%
Asian	9	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	43.5%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	34.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	18.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.2%	5.0%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$65,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,700
Median rent / month	$685
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	35.2%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.9%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	35.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	11.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.2%
Electricity	34.6%
Propane / LP gas	28.3%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	249	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	41	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	124	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	138	25.0%
Households with children under 18	109	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	229	41.5%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	15.3%
Married	49.1%	51.0%
Separated	0.8%	0.4%
Widowed	5.0%	16.3%
Divorced	18.4%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	6.0%
Kindergarten	20	8.0%
Elementary school	133	53.0%
High school	43	17.1%
College / grad school	40	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Construction 13.3%

Retail trade 13.0%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Professional & management 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Public administration 5.7%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Other services 2.3%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	21.8%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	2.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 12.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	7.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	69.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	12.9%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,177	93.5%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,236	98.2%
Born in same state	1,236	98.2%
Born in different state	1,012	80.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	23	1.8%
Not a US citizen	5	21.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	185	14.7%
Polish	120	9.5%
French	105	8.3%
Arab	89	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	53	4.2%
English	43	3.4%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51358

What city is ZIP code 51358 in?

ZIP code 51358 is primarily assigned to Ruthven, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51358 in?

ZIP code 51358 falls within Palo Alto County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51358 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 51358 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 51358 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 51358 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51358?

The median home value in ZIP code 51358 is $128,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 51358?

ZIP code 51358 has an estimated population of 1,259 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51358 in?

ZIP code 51358 observes the CST timezone.