51572 ZIP Code — Soldier, IA

Monona County, Iowa

ZIP code 51572 is located in Soldier, Iowa, within Monona County. It covers approximately 41.71 square miles and serves a population of 464 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51572

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 $130,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,800. 41% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51572 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

464

population

41.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Soldier	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51558 Moorhead (5.4 mi) 51060 Ute (5.7 mi) 51010 Castana (10.8 mi) 51034 Mapleton (11.1 mi) 51529 Dunlap (11.1 mi) 51439 Charter Oak (12.6 mi) 51528 Dow City (14.1 mi) 51564 Pisgah (14.5 mi) 51523 Blencoe (15.9 mi) 51579 Woodbine (16.1 mi) 51040 Onawa (16.1 mi) 51051 Rodney (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	464
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	41.71 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.9864
Longitude	-95.7886
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	47.8%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

464

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$68,800

Median household income

$33,630

Per capita income

$130,400

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

193

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	23.1%
18 and over	357	76.9%
65 and over	107	23.1%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	449	96.6%
Two or more races	10	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	27.7%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$68,800

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 27.6%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,400
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	96.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	55.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	38.6%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	53.6%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	48.7%
Propane / LP gas	29.0%
Fuel oil	17.9%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	109	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	57	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	48	21.4%
Households with children under 18	56	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	36.2%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	15.0%
Married	59.6%	59.4%
Separated	2.8%	0.5%
Widowed	3.9%	17.1%
Divorced	16.3%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	2.0%
Kindergarten	24	47.1%
Elementary school	16	31.4%
High school	8	15.7%
College / grad school	2	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Public administration 19.1%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Construction 7.9%

Retail trade 7.9%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Professional & management 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.7%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	9.8%
Natural resources & construction	21.4%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.6%
Government	26.0%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.0%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	405	87.3%
Spanish	2	0.5%
Other Indo-European	2	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	460	99.1%
Born in same state	460	99.1%
Born in different state	367	79.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.9%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	109	23.5%
Polish	59	12.7%
Dutch	37	8%
English	11	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	2.4%
French	6	1.3%
German	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.3%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51572

What city is ZIP code 51572 in?

ZIP code 51572 is primarily assigned to Soldier, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51572 in?

ZIP code 51572 falls within Monona County, Iowa.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51572?

13% 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 51572 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 51572 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51572 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 51572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51572?

The median home value in ZIP code 51572 is $130,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 51572 in?

ZIP code 51572 observes the CST timezone.