51062 ZIP Code — Westfield, IA

Plymouth County, Iowa

ZIP code 51062 is located in Westfield, Iowa, within Plymouth County. It covers approximately 55.82 square miles and serves a population of 356 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51062

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 $307,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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%; and disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 51062 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

356

population

55.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51062 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51062

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51062. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westfield	Acceptable
Westfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57025 Elk Point (7.5 mi) 51001 Akron (8.3 mi) 57038 Jefferson (10 mi) 51109 Sioux City (10.7 mi) 51038 Merrill (12.8 mi) 57049 North Sioux City (13.2 mi) 51104 Sioux City (13.6 mi) 51103 Sioux City (13.8 mi) 51108 Sioux City (14.1 mi) 51024 Hinton (14.4 mi) 68770 Ponca (14.9 mi) 51105 Sioux City (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	356
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	55.82 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	42.7105
Longitude	-96.5245
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	74.6%	34.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	12.1%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	25.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

356

Population

People per sq mi

61.2

Median age

Median household income

$39,421

Per capita income

$307,600

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

202

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	49	13.8%
18 and over	307	86.2%
65 and over	87	24.4%
Median age	61.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	336	93.1%
Two or more races	11	3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.4%
Other race	5	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.6%	34.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	12.1%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	25.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 36.0%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	36.0%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	3.3%
$100k–$150k	2.8%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 52.9%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$307,600
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	52.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	12.2%
3 bedrooms	68.1%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	45.8%
2 vehicles	26.2%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.7%
Electricity	21.0%
Propane / LP gas	32.7%
Wood	34.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	32.2%
Cohabiting couple	11	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	114	53.3%
Female householder, no spouse	20	9.3%
Households with children under 18	32	15.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	18.7%
Average household size	1.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.3%	24.6%
Married	35.1%	62.3%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	7.9%
Divorced	16.1%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	9.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	32	61.5%
High school	15	28.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.6%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Finance & real estate 12.3%

Other services 12.3%

Construction 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Retail trade 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	0.8%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	28.7%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	3.3%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.2%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	42.7%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	351	98.6%
Spanish	3	0.9%
Other Indo-European	3	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	344	96.6%
Born in same state	344	96.6%
Born in different state	319	89.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	3.4%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	55	15.4%
Italian	32	9%
Arab	13	3.7%
English	8	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	2	0.6%
Dutch	2	0.6%
Polish	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	60.1%
Internet access	64.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51062

What city is ZIP code 51062 in?

ZIP code 51062 is primarily assigned to Westfield, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51062 in?

ZIP code 51062 falls within Plymouth County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51062 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 51062 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 51062 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 51062 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51062 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 51062 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51062?

The median home value in ZIP code 51062 is $307,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 51062 in?

ZIP code 51062 observes the CST timezone.