51573 ZIP Code — Stanton, IA

Montgomery County, Iowa

ZIP code 51573 is located in Stanton, Iowa, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 58.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,099 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51573

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 $106,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,328. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 37% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 51573 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,099
population
58.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51573 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51573

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City Status
Stanton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
50864 Villisca (4.1 mi) 51566 Red Oak (7.2 mi) 51532 Elliott (11.3 mi) 51638 Essex (13.4 mi) 51533 Emerson (14.9 mi) 51632 Clarinda (15.7 mi) 50841 Corning (17.6 mi) 51535 Griswold (17.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,099
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 137
Geography
Land area 58.46 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 40.9838
Longitude -95.0898
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 28.2% 42.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 42.1% 34.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 25.1% 19.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.7% 3.4% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,099
Population
19
People per sq mi
47.3
Median age
$86,328
Median household income
$32,357
Per capita income
$106,400
Median home value
$673
Median monthly rent
84.0%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
385
Housing units
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
39
Under 5
36
47
5–9
45
35
10–14
32
28
15–19
26
26
20–24
25
36
25–34
33
68
35–44
65
62
45–54
58
37
55–59
35
73
60–64
69
70
65–74
66
25
75–84
24
20
85+
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828325.8%
18 and over81674.2%
65 and over22420.4%
Median age47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%
Two or more races 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Other race 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Black or African American 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,05795.3%
Two or more races211.9%
Hispanic or Latino100.9%
Other race100.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.6%
Black or African American40.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 28.2% 42.7% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 42.1% 34.3% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 25.1% 19.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 4.7% 3.4% 5.0%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 5.1%
$25k–$35k 5.6%
$35k–$50k 5.8%
$50k–$75k 14.0%
$75k–$100k 30.5%
$100k–$150k 28.8%
$150k–$200k 3.1%
$200k+ 1.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k1.9%
$15k–$25k5.1%
$25k–$35k5.6%
$35k–$50k5.8%
$50k–$75k14.0%
$75k–$100k30.5%
$100k–$150k28.8%
$150k–$200k3.1%
$200k+1.9%
Median income$86,328

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%
$50k–$100k 42.7%
$100k–$150k 16.1%
$150k–$200k 15.3%
$200k–$300k 13.3%
$300k–$500k 7.2%
$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$106,400
Median rent / month$673
Owner occupied84.0%
Renter occupied16.0%
Vacant8.4%
Single-family detached93.1%
Large apartment buildings1.3%
Mobile homes1.6%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.63

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.9%
2010–20192.2%
2000–20096.7%
1990–19994.2%
1980–19897.1%
1970–197914.2%
1960–19692.7%
1950–19598.6%
1940–19494.9%
1939 or earlier48.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom4.9%
2 bedrooms18.8%
3 bedrooms44.3%
4 bedrooms27.9%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.2%
1 vehicle15.0%
2 vehicles47.9%
3 or more35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas41.2%
Electricity29.1%
Propane / LP gas26.4%
Fuel oil2.2%
Wood0.2%
No fuel used1.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28569.0%
Cohabiting couple184.4%
Male householder, no spouse368.7%
Female householder, no spouse7417.9%
Households with children under 1812229.5%
Households with seniors (65+)14134.1%
Average household size2.57

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.0%7.4%
Married67.5%66.6%
Separated2.1%0.7%
Widowed3.7%9.0%
Divorced3.7%16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 0.4%
HS graduate 22.5%
Some college, no degree 25.5%
Associate's degree 19.5%
Bachelor's degree 24.6%
Graduate / professional 5.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.9%
Bachelor's or higher30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool186.5%
Kindergarten217.6%
Elementary school12344.6%
High school7025.4%
College / grad school4415.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%
Manufacturing 8.8%
Agriculture & mining 7.6%
Construction 7.2%
Transportation & utilities 6.6%
Retail trade 6.0%
Information 5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%
Professional & management 5.3%
Public administration 5.1%
Finance & real estate 4.5%
Other services 4.3%
Wholesale trade 4.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.5%
Service18.7%
Sales & office17.3%
Natural resources & construction11.5%
Production & transportation12.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.3%
Government17.5%
Self-employed15.6%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.8%
Carpool5.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.8%
Work from home3.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.2

Poverty

All people 4.2%
Under 18 years 2.1%
18 and over 5.0%
Married-couple families 3.5%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.6%
Retirement income33.2%
Supplemental Security3.4%
Cash public assistance2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP8.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.1%
High blood pressure39.1%
High cholesterol36.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis30.2%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer9.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.0%
Binge drinking19.9%
No physical activity26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.8%
Depression17.2%
Fair or poor health14.9%
Poor mental health12.8%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.7%
Visited dentist66.0%
Cholesterol screening91.0%
Teeth loss14.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans647.8%
Disability%
Any disability11.6%
Under 180.4%
18–64 years7.8%
65 and over37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance83.9%
Public insurance32.0%
No insurance0.8%
Uninsured under 191.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,02493.2%
Spanish90.9%
Other Indo-European90.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,08498.6%
Born in same state1,07798.0%
Born in different state65960.0%
Foreign born70.6%
Naturalized citizen151.4%
Not a US citizen1066.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French11510.5%
Italian1099.9%
Arab474.3%
Dutch413.7%
AncestryCount%
English272.5%
Polish272.5%
German40.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.6%
Internet access92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51573

What city is ZIP code 51573 in?

ZIP code 51573 is primarily assigned to Stanton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51573 in?

ZIP code 51573 falls within Montgomery County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51573 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 51573 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51573 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 51573 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51573?

The median home value in ZIP code 51573 is $106,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 51573?

ZIP code 51573 has an estimated population of 1,099 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51573 in?

ZIP code 51573 observes the CST timezone.

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