51579 ZIP Code — Woodbine, IA
Harrison County, Iowa
ZIP code 51579 is located in Woodbine, Iowa, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 117.72 square miles and serves a population of 2,116 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
About ZIP code 51579
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 $179,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $72,143. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
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 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,116
population
117.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51579 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51579
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51579. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Woodbine | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
51529 Dunlap (6.8 mi)
51546 Logan (8.9 mi)
51562 Panama (10.7 mi)
51564 Pisgah (10.7 mi)
51565 Portsmouth (11.7 mi)
51558 Moorhead (13.2 mi)
51530 Earling (13.6 mi)
51563 Persia (14.6 mi)
51557 Mondamin (15.8 mi)
51572 Soldier (16.1 mi)
51528 Dow City (16.1 mi)
51556 Modale (18.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,116 |
| Population density | 18 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 085 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 117.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7625 |
| Longitude | -95.7028 |
| 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 | 35.7% | 37.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 35.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.1% | 23.0% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
2,116
Population
18
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$72,143
Median household income
$35,853
Per capita income
$179,500
Median home value
$843
Median monthly rent
80.0%
Home ownership
7.4%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
746
Housing units
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
69
Under 5
61
74
5–9
66
107
10–14
95
87
15–19
77
54
20–24
47
130
25–34
114
147
35–44
129
96
45–54
85
52
55–59
45
95
60–64
83
116
65–74
102
58
75–84
52
40
85+
35
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 613 | 29.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,503 | 71.0% |
| 65 and over | 403 | 19.0% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,047 | 96% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 24 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.7% | 37.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 35.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.1% | 23.0% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
11.4%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
20.3%
$100k–$150k
22.4%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $72,143 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
21.8%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
21.3%
$200k–$300k
24.1%
$300k–$500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,500 |
| Median rent / month | $843 |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% |
| Vacant | 14.1% |
| Single-family detached | 83.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 43.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% |
| 3 or more | 36.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.2% |
| Electricity | 33.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.3% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 471 | 60.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 24 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 139 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 140 | 18.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 280 | 36.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 230 | 29.7% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.2% | 20.1% |
| Married | 59.3% | 60.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
39.2%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 68 | 11.3% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 250 | 41.7% |
| High school | 164 | 27.3% |
| College / grad school | 85 | 14.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.4%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Agriculture & mining
7.7%
Retail trade
7.4%
Construction
7.1%
Professional & management
6.3%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Other services
3.2%
Public administration
2.9%
Information
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.8% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.5% |
| Production & transportation | 18.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.2% |
| Government | 17.7% |
| Self-employed | 14.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.4% |
| Work from home | 7.0% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.4%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
16.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| High blood pressure | 36.5% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 97 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 25.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.0% |
| Public insurance | 27.4% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,986 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 8 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,086 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 2,086 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 1,208 | 57.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 30 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 26 | 86.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 297 | 14% |
| Dutch | 202 | 9.5% |
| French | 139 | 6.6% |
| English | 105 | 5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 58 | 2.7% |
| Arab | 49 | 2.3% |
| German | 7 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51579
What city is ZIP code 51579 in?
ZIP code 51579 is primarily assigned to Woodbine, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51579 in?
ZIP code 51579 falls within Harrison County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51579?
The median home value in ZIP code 51579 is $179,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 51579?
ZIP code 51579 has an estimated population of 2,116 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 51579?
The median household income in ZIP code 51579 is $72,143, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 51579 in?
ZIP code 51579 observes the CST timezone.