51463 ZIP Code — Templeton, IA

Carroll County, Iowa

ZIP code 51463 is located in Templeton, Iowa, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 29.98 square miles and serves a population of 484 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51463

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 $139,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,703. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 51463 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

484

population

29.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51463 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51463

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51463. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Templeton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51440 Dedham (5.9 mi) 51455 Manning (7.3 mi) 51401 Carroll (11.6 mi) 50025 Audubon (11.6 mi) 51430 Arcadia (11.7 mi) 50058 Coon Rapids (11.7 mi) 51454 Manilla (15 mi) 51443 Glidden (15.6 mi) 51467 Westside (16.2 mi) 51446 Irwin (17.3 mi) 51543 Kimballton (19.1 mi) 51436 Breda (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	484
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	29.98 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.9066
Longitude	-94.9182
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	42.2%	43.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	31.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	22.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

484

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

$65,703

Median household income

$36,447

Per capita income

$139,600

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

93.7%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

225

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	67	13.8%
18 and over	417	86.2%
65 and over	122	25.2%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	482	99.6%
Two or more races	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	43.0%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	31.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	22.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 18.1%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	18.1%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$65,703

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 33.3%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,600
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	93.7%
Renter occupied	6.3%
Vacant	1.3%
Single-family detached	97.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	5.8%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	40.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	30.4%
4 bedrooms	26.3%
5+ bedrooms	21.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	16.5%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	40.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.9%
Electricity	30.8%
Propane / LP gas	28.3%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Solar	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	152	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	11	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	36	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	38	16.0%
Households with children under 18	26	11.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	38.4%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.4%	11.1%
Married	74.8%	69.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.2%	9.2%
Divorced	3.7%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 19.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	14.7%
Kindergarten	1	1.5%
Elementary school	19	27.9%
High school	27	39.7%
College / grad school	11	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.3%

Agriculture & mining 14.2%

Retail trade 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Education & healthcare 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Other services 6.8%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Professional & management 3.7%

Public administration 3.0%

Construction 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.6%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.3

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 19.7%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	466	96.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	484	100.0%
Born in same state	484	100.0%
Born in different state	410	84.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	6.8%
Italian	22	4.5%
Dutch	17	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	1.9%
English	2	0.4%
Polish	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.0%
Internet access	82.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51463

What city is ZIP code 51463 in?

ZIP code 51463 is primarily assigned to Templeton, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51463 in?

ZIP code 51463 falls within Carroll County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51463 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 51463 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51463 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 51463 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51463?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 51463 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 51463 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 51463 in?

ZIP code 51463 observes the CST timezone.