51461 ZIP Code — Schleswig, IA
Crawford County, Iowa
ZIP code 51461 is located in Schleswig, Iowa, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 54.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,187 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
About ZIP code 51461
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 $133,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($69,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,187
population
54.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51461 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51461
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Schleswig | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
51439 Charter Oak (7.7 mi)
51448 Kiron (9.6 mi)
51441 Deloit (9.6 mi)
51442 Denison (11.3 mi)
51445 Ida Grove (11.6 mi)
51006 Battle Creek (11.9 mi)
51431 Arthur (13.4 mi)
51060 Ute (14.6 mi)
51034 Mapleton (14.9 mi)
51465 Vail (15 mi)
51019 Danbury (15.1 mi)
51528 Dow City (15.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,187 |
| Population density | 22 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 54.40 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1675 |
| Longitude | -95.4783 |
| 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 | 35.1% | 44.4% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.5% | 33.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.9% | 18.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 3.7% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,187
Population
22
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$69,500
Median household income
$43,764
Per capita income
$133,900
Median home value
$489
Median monthly rent
76.0%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
444
Housing units
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
72
Under 5
63
26
5–9
23
36
10–14
31
42
15–19
37
44
20–24
39
62
25–34
54
89
35–44
78
94
45–54
82
38
55–59
33
42
60–64
37
46
65–74
41
35
75–84
30
7
85+
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 287 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 900 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 165 | 13.9% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.9%
Hispanic or Latino
12.8%
Two or more races
10.9%
Other race
4%
Asian
2.4%
Black or African American
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 938 | 68.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 174 | 12.8% |
| Two or more races | 149 | 10.9% |
| Other race | 55 | 4% |
| Asian | 32 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 44.4% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.5% | 33.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.9% | 18.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 3.7% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
18.7%
$100k–$150k
9.1%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
11.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 11.3% |
| Median income | $69,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
30.3%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
17.5%
$200k–$300k
17.2%
$300k–$500k
5.2%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
3.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,900 |
| Median rent / month | $489 |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
| Single-family detached | 89.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 31.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.6% |
| Electricity | 55.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 33.5% |
| Fuel oil | 4.4% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 232 | 46.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 65 | 12.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 114 | 22.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 93 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 160 | 31.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 113 | 22.4% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.1% | 19.2% |
| Married | 50.2% | 61.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
37.3%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
14.6%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 24 | 10.4% |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 10.0% |
| Elementary school | 91 | 39.6% |
| High school | 37 | 16.1% |
| College / grad school | 55 | 23.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
26.0%
Education & healthcare
15.4%
Agriculture & mining
14.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Retail trade
6.9%
Construction
6.7%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Public administration
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Professional & management
2.9%
Other services
1.8%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.0% |
| Service | 5.8% |
| Sales & office | 13.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.4% |
| Production & transportation | 25.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.1% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 13.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.0%
Under 18 years
13.9%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
25.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.4% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 26.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 48 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.7% |
| 18–64 years | 15.2% |
| 65 and over | 37.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.3% |
| Public insurance | 31.1% |
| No insurance | 12.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 25.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,052 | 88.6% |
| Spanish | 71 | 6.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 45 | 4.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 21 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,125 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 1,113 | 93.8% |
| Born in different state | 947 | 79.8% |
| Foreign born | 12 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 62 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 26 | 41.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 120 | 10.1% |
| Arab | 45 | 3.8% |
| French | 39 | 3.3% |
| Polish | 37 | 3.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 15 | 1.3% |
| English | 5 | 0.4% |
| German | 4 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51461
What city is ZIP code 51461 in?
ZIP code 51461 is primarily assigned to Schleswig, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51461 in?
ZIP code 51461 falls within Crawford County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51461?
The median home value in ZIP code 51461 is $133,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 51461?
ZIP code 51461 has an estimated population of 1,187 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 51461?
The median household income in ZIP code 51461 is $69,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 51461 in?
ZIP code 51461 observes the CST timezone.