51656 ZIP Code — Yorktown, IA
Page County, Iowa
ZIP code 51656 is located in Yorktown, Iowa, within Page County. It covers approximately 0.27 square miles and serves a population of 35 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
35
population
0.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51656 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51656
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51656. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Yorktown | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35 |
| Population density | 130 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 145 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7497 |
| Longitude | -95.1898 |
| 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 | 50.0% | 49.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.0% | 34.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.0% | 15.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
35
Population
130
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$46,250
Median household income
$28,294
Per capita income
$85,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
78.6%
Home ownership
2.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
Unemployment
11
Housing units
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
1
3
5–9
2
1
10–14
0
1
20–24
0
4
25–34
3
3
35–44
1
3
55–59
1
3
60–64
1
4
65–74
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 26 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 6 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 49.0% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.0% | 34.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.0% | 15.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
$15k–$25k
14.3%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
35.7%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$75k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 14.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 35.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| Median income | $46,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.2%
$50k–$100k
36.4%
$100k–$150k
36.4%
$200k–$300k
9.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 78.6% |
| Renter occupied | 21.4% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 64.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% |
| 3 or more | 42.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.1% |
| Electricity | 7.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 71.4% |
| Wood | 14.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4 | 28.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2 | 14.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5 | 35.7% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.3% | 22.2% |
| Married | 52.9% | 66.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
16.0%
HS graduate
44.0%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
12.0%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 6 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
27.3%
Other services
27.3%
Agriculture & mining
9.1%
Construction
9.1%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Education & healthcare
9.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 18.2% |
| Service | 36.4% |
| Sales & office | 27.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.7% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 18.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 9.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.8% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 18.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.9 |
Poverty
All people
2.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
3.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.7% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 11.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 28.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 40.0% |
| 65 and over | 33.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 40.0% |
| Public insurance | 77.1% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32 | 91.4% |
| 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) | 35 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 35 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 23 | 65.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5 | 14.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 78.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51656
What city is ZIP code 51656 in?
ZIP code 51656 is primarily assigned to Yorktown, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51656 in?
ZIP code 51656 falls within Page County, Iowa.
Does ZIP code 51656 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 51656 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 51656 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 51656 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51656?
The median home value in ZIP code 51656 is $85,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 51656?
The median household income in ZIP code 51656 is $46,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 51656 in?
ZIP code 51656 observes the CST timezone.