51652 ZIP Code — Sidney, IA

Fremont County, Iowa

ZIP code 51652 is located in Sidney, Iowa, within Fremont County. It covers approximately 74.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,494 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51652

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 $125,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($71,731) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 43% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 51652 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,494
population
74.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51652 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51652

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City Status
Sidney Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
51649 Randolph (6.6 mi) 51653 Tabor (7.3 mi) 51650 Riverton (7.7 mi) 51654 Thurman (8 mi) 51639 Farragut (9.2 mi) 51640 Hamburg (9.6 mi) 51603 Shenandoah (13 mi) 68455 Union (14.5 mi) 68410 Nebraska City (14.9 mi) 51601 Shenandoah (15.6 mi) 51551 Malvern (16.5 mi) 51540 Hastings (18.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,494
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 74.40 sq mi
Water area 0.43 sq mi
Latitude 40.7709
Longitude -95.6193
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 45.6% 42.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 35.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 19.4% 18.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.2% 3.1% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,494
Population
20
People per sq mi
45.7
Median age
$71,731
Median household income
$40,591
Per capita income
$125,900
Median home value
$708
Median monthly rent
76.6%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
560
Housing units
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
37
Under 5
41
57
5–9
65
33
10–14
37
30
15–19
35
55
20–24
62
68
25–34
77
60
35–44
67
77
45–54
88
44
55–59
49
53
60–64
60
118
65–74
134
46
75–84
53
23
85+
25
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1831821.3%
18 and over1,17678.7%
65 and over39926.7%
Median age45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.7%
Two or more races 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Other race 0.4%
Black or African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,34884.7%
Two or more races1308.2%
Hispanic or Latino976.1%
Other race70.4%
Black or African American60.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.6% 42.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 35.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 19.4% 18.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.2% 3.1% 5.0%
Under $10k 5.3%
$10k–$15k 3.6%
$15k–$25k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 9.4%
$35k–$50k 8.4%
$50k–$75k 16.6%
$75k–$100k 16.0%
$100k–$150k 17.2%
$150k–$200k 8.4%
$200k+ 6.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.3%
$10k–$15k3.6%
$15k–$25k8.4%
$25k–$35k9.4%
$35k–$50k8.4%
$50k–$75k16.6%
$75k–$100k16.0%
$100k–$150k17.2%
$150k–$200k8.4%
$200k+6.8%
Median income$71,731

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%
$50k–$100k 26.7%
$100k–$150k 29.2%
$150k–$200k 12.0%
$200k–$300k 17.1%
$300k–$500k 3.6%
$500k–$1M 1.1%
$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$125,900
Median rent / month$708
Owner occupied76.6%
Renter occupied23.4%
Vacant15.9%
Single-family detached87.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.3%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.55

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.9%
2010–20190.9%
2000–20095.2%
1990–19994.3%
1980–19896.0%
1970–197927.0%
1960–19698.9%
1950–19598.9%
1940–19499.0%
1939 or earlier29.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.3%
2 bedrooms26.8%
3 bedrooms31.0%
4 bedrooms25.0%
5+ bedrooms8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.6%
1 vehicle25.8%
2 vehicles37.5%
3 or more33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas48.5%
Electricity16.4%
Propane / LP gas33.8%
Wood1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27046.1%
Cohabiting couple6210.6%
Male householder, no spouse10317.6%
Female householder, no spouse15125.8%
Households with children under 1814124.1%
Households with seniors (65+)25643.7%
Average household size2.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.8%19.3%
Married52.0%52.8%
Separated0.3%0.8%
Widowed4.8%13.3%
Divorced13.2%13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 4.9%
HS graduate 37.2%
Some college, no degree 23.7%
Associate's degree 12.1%
Bachelor's degree 18.1%
Graduate / professional 3.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.7%
Bachelor's or higher21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4112.6%
Kindergarten144.3%
Elementary school13942.6%
High school7523.0%
College / grad school5717.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%
Retail trade 12.5%
Agriculture & mining 12.3%
Construction 9.1%
Manufacturing 8.7%
Professional & management 7.5%
Transportation & utilities 6.6%
Public administration 4.3%
Finance & real estate 3.9%
Information 3.8%
Other services 3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%
Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.5%
Service21.3%
Sales & office14.1%
Natural resources & construction13.2%
Production & transportation15.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.3%
Government19.3%
Self-employed9.2%
Unpaid family workers1.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.5%
Carpool9.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.8%
Work from home9.3%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)20.3

Poverty

All people 7.1%
Under 18 years 4.7%
18 and over 7.8%
Married-couple families 3.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.2%
Retirement income25.1%
Supplemental Security2.7%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP9.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.7%
High blood pressure36.7%
High cholesterol34.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis28.9%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.5%
Binge drinking20.5%
No physical activity25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.6%
Depression17.9%
Fair or poor health14.4%
Poor mental health13.3%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.9%
Visited dentist64.9%
Cholesterol screening89.1%
Teeth loss14.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans978.2%
Disability%
Any disability14.5%
Under 183.5%
18–64 years14.2%
65 and over24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.6%
Public insurance47.1%
No insurance5.2%
Uninsured under 193.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,41694.8%
Spanish60.4%
Other Indo-European50.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,48699.5%
Born in same state1,47798.9%
Born in different state57538.5%
Foreign born90.6%
Naturalized citizen80.5%
Not a US citizen337.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian24616.5%
French18212.2%
Arab1459.7%
English684.6%
AncestryCount%
Polish302%
Dutch251.7%
German50.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.2%
Internet access92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51652

What city is ZIP code 51652 in?

ZIP code 51652 is primarily assigned to Sidney, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51652 in?

ZIP code 51652 falls within Fremont County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51652 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 51652 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 51652 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 51652 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51652?

The median home value in ZIP code 51652 is $125,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 51652?

ZIP code 51652 has an estimated population of 1,494 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51652 in?

ZIP code 51652 observes the CST timezone.

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