51061 ZIP Code — Washta, IA

Cherokee County, Iowa

ZIP code 51061 is located in Washta, Iowa, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 48.60 square miles and serves a population of 330 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51061

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 $90,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,917. 59% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51061 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

330

population

48.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51049 Quimby (5.9 mi) 51048 Pierson (8.2 mi) 51025 Holstein (8.9 mi) 51018 Cushing (9.4 mi) 51016 Correctionville (9.7 mi) 51012 Cherokee (13.4 mi) 51028 Kingsley (14.1 mi) 51035 Marcus (14.2 mi) 51014 Cleghorn (15.3 mi) 51020 Galva (16.4 mi) 51004 Anthon (17.3 mi) 51037 Meriden (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	330
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	48.60 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.5722
Longitude	-95.7219
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	38.0%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	18.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

330

Population

People per sq mi

58.5

Median age

$57,917

Median household income

$35,368

Per capita income

$90,000

Median home value

$525

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

13.3%

Unemployment

194

Housing units

14.8%

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	35	10.6%
18 and over	295	89.4%
65 and over	148	44.8%
Median age	58.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Asian 2.1%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	318	95.5%
Asian	7	2.1%
Two or more races	5	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	44.2%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	18.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 20.0%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	20.0%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	25.5%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
Median income	$57,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.0%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,000
Median rent / month	$525
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	96.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	0.4%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	64.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	36.1%
3 bedrooms	25.1%
4 bedrooms	27.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	9.7%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	53.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.3%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	75.2%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	30	18.2%
Male householder, no spouse	26	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	34	20.6%
Households with children under 18	21	12.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	57.6%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	13.9%
Married	49.3%	45.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	17.1%	26.6%
Divorced	13.8%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	40.5%
High school	15	40.5%
College / grad school	7	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Agriculture & mining 21.9%

Manufacturing 21.9%

Retail trade 8.8%

Professional & management 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Construction 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Information 0.7%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.8%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	325	98.5%
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)	323	97.9%
Born in same state	323	97.9%
Born in different state	275	83.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	2.1%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	43	13%
Italian	25	7.6%
Arab	24	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	5.5%
Dutch	12	3.6%
Polish	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.0%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51061

What city is ZIP code 51061 in?

ZIP code 51061 is primarily assigned to Washta, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51061 in?

ZIP code 51061 falls within Cherokee County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51061 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 51061 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 51061 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 51061 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51061?

15% 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 51061?

The median home value in ZIP code 51061 is $90,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51061 in?

ZIP code 51061 observes the CST timezone.