51653 ZIP Code — Tabor, IA

Fremont County, Iowa

ZIP code 51653 is located in Tabor, Iowa, within Fremont County. It covers approximately 35.11 square miles and serves a population of 1,501 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51653

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 $205,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($74,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 39% 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 23 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 51653 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,501
population
35.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51653 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51653

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City Status
Tabor Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
51649 Randolph (7.2 mi) 51654 Thurman (7.2 mi) 51652 Sidney (7.3 mi) 51551 Malvern (10.7 mi) 51534 Glenwood (11.8 mi) 51561 Pacific Junction (12.3 mi) 68455 Union (12.4 mi) 51540 Hastings (13.6 mi) 51650 Riverton (15 mi) 51639 Farragut (15.2 mi) 68409 Murray (15.3 mi) 68048 Plattsmouth (16.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,501
Population density 43 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 35.11 sq mi
Water area 0.08 sq mi
Latitude 40.8690
Longitude -95.6708
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 30.6% 42.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 36.4% 35.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 32.1% 18.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 3.1% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,501
Population
43
People per sq mi
45.3
Median age
$74,750
Median household income
$37,085
Per capita income
$205,200
Median home value
$663
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
6.1%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
487
Housing units
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
38
Under 5
42
41
5–9
45
50
10–14
54
65
15–19
70
47
20–24
52
65
25–34
71
52
35–44
57
81
45–54
88
47
55–59
52
81
60–64
87
100
65–74
109
25
75–84
27
26
85+
29
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1836324.2%
18 and over1,13875.8%
65 and over31621.1%
Median age45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%
Black or African American 0.8%
Two or more races 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,46997.3%
Black or African American120.8%
Two or more races90.6%
Hispanic or Latino80.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.4%
Other race50.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 30.6% 42.6% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 36.4% 35.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 32.1% 18.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 0.9% 3.1% 5.0%
Under $10k 1.9%
$10k–$15k 1.5%
$15k–$25k 7.4%
$25k–$35k 3.1%
$35k–$50k 10.9%
$50k–$75k 25.4%
$75k–$100k 10.1%
$100k–$150k 21.4%
$150k–$200k 5.3%
$200k+ 13.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.9%
$10k–$15k1.5%
$15k–$25k7.4%
$25k–$35k3.1%
$35k–$50k10.9%
$50k–$75k25.4%
$75k–$100k10.1%
$100k–$150k21.4%
$150k–$200k5.3%
$200k+13.0%
Median income$74,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%
$50k–$100k 7.6%
$100k–$150k 17.1%
$150k–$200k 18.5%
$200k–$300k 31.0%
$300k–$500k 17.4%
$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$205,200
Median rent / month$663
Owner occupied82.4%
Renter occupied17.6%
Vacant9.5%
Single-family detached87.7%
Large apartment buildings0.5%
Mobile homes1.7%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.81

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.5%
2000–20098.3%
1990–19999.5%
1980–19897.6%
1970–197914.9%
1960–19696.4%
1950–19594.0%
1940–19495.2%
1939 or earlier35.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.4%
1 bedroom6.9%
2 bedrooms23.8%
3 bedrooms38.3%
4 bedrooms24.0%
5+ bedrooms4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.2%
1 vehicle20.6%
2 vehicles35.7%
3 or more40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas61.1%
Electricity13.9%
Propane / LP gas20.0%
Wood2.3%
No fuel used1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family35467.6%
Cohabiting couple326.1%
Male householder, no spouse397.4%
Female householder, no spouse9918.9%
Households with children under 1817132.6%
Households with seniors (65+)18936.1%
Average household size2.76

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.3%24.9%
Married61.4%56.2%
Separated0.5%0.3%
Widowed5.7%7.9%
Divorced5.0%10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 3.2%
HS graduate 35.4%
Some college, no degree 22.6%
Associate's degree 13.3%
Bachelor's degree 20.3%
Graduate / professional 3.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.4%
Bachelor's or higher24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool358.2%
Kindergarten112.6%
Elementary school15436.2%
High school15235.8%
College / grad school7317.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%
Manufacturing 9.1%
Wholesale trade 9.1%
Retail trade 7.4%
Finance & real estate 7.3%
Transportation & utilities 7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%
Other services 6.5%
Construction 6.2%
Public administration 3.9%
Professional & management 3.2%
Agriculture & mining 2.6%
Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.5%
Service25.6%
Sales & office19.8%
Natural resources & construction9.8%
Production & transportation8.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.8%
Government23.1%
Self-employed13.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.4%
Carpool10.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk13.0%
Work from home8.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.7

Poverty

All people 6.1%
Under 18 years 3.3%
18 and over 7.0%
Married-couple families 0.3%
Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.3%
Retirement income22.1%
Supplemental Security5.2%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP5.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.8%
High blood pressure37.1%
High cholesterol35.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis29.5%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease8.0%
Cancer8.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.8%
Binge drinking20.0%
No physical activity26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.3%
Depression17.6%
Fair or poor health14.5%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.2%
Visited dentist65.3%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss14.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans847.5%
Disability%
Any disability14.6%
Under 187.7%
18–64 years12.1%
65 and over31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.8%
Public insurance36.5%
No insurance3.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,42194.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,501100.0%
Born in same state1,49599.6%
Born in different state80653.7%
Foreign born60.4%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French20413.6%
Italian15710.5%
Arab714.7%
Dutch322.1%
AncestryCount%
English281.9%
Polish261.7%
Norwegian30.2%
Irish20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.9%
Internet access92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51653

What city is ZIP code 51653 in?

ZIP code 51653 is primarily assigned to Tabor, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51653 in?

ZIP code 51653 falls within Fremont County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51653 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 51653 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51653 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 51653 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 51653?

ZIP code 51653 has an estimated population of 1,501 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51653?

The median home value in ZIP code 51653 is $205,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 51653 in?

ZIP code 51653 observes the CST timezone.

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