51060 ZIP Code — Ute, IA

Monona County, Iowa

ZIP code 51060 is located in Ute, Iowa, within Monona County. It covers approximately 59.13 square miles and serves a population of 557 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51060

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 $102,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,610. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 51060 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

557

population

59.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51060 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51060

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51060. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ute	Acceptable
Ute	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51572 Soldier (5.7 mi) 51439 Charter Oak (7.2 mi) 51034 Mapleton (7.6 mi) 51558 Moorhead (11 mi) 51528 Dow City (11.9 mi) 51010 Castana (12.1 mi) 51529 Dunlap (13.3 mi) 51461 Schleswig (14.6 mi) 51051 Rodney (16.3 mi) 51019 Danbury (17 mi) 51006 Battle Creek (17.4 mi) 51442 Denison (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	557
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	59.13 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	42.0447
Longitude	-95.7109
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	59.8%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.8%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

557

Population

People per sq mi

54.9

Median age

$52,610

Median household income

$33,591

Per capita income

$102,000

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

299

Housing units

9.9%

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	78	14.0%
18 and over	479	86.0%
65 and over	224	40.2%
Median age	54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	556	99.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	47.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	16.1%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.8%	5.0%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 24.6%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	24.6%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$52,610

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 22.9%

$200k–$300k 6.1%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,000
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	92.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	56.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	31.7%
4 bedrooms	34.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	24.9%
3 or more	38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.6%
Electricity	44.5%
Propane / LP gas	35.5%
Fuel oil	6.0%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	125	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	17	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	72	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	87	28.9%
Households with children under 18	42	14.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	51.2%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	31.8%
Married	52.8%	49.8%
Separated	0.9%	1.1%
Widowed	17.4%	11.2%
Divorced	4.1%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	7.1%
Kindergarten	2	2.4%
Elementary school	38	45.2%
High school	31	36.9%
College / grad school	7	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.0%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Retail trade 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Construction 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Professional & management 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Other services 2.6%

Public administration 1.3%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 2.6%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 13.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.5%
Retirement income	12.3%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	60.3%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	534	95.9%
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)	557	100.0%
Born in same state	557	100.0%
Born in different state	520	93.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	57	10.2%
Polish	57	10.2%
English	49	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	38	6.8%
French	24	4.3%
Dutch	15	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.0%
Internet access	77.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51060

What city is ZIP code 51060 in?

ZIP code 51060 is primarily assigned to Ute, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51060 in?

ZIP code 51060 falls within Monona County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51060 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 51060 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 51060 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 51060 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51060?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51060?

The median home value in ZIP code 51060 is $102,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51060 in?

ZIP code 51060 observes the CST timezone.