51401 ZIP Code
Carroll, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 51401 |
| City/Town: | Carroll |
| County: | Carroll |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,174 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,768 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,766 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,658 |
| Median Home Value: | $182,000 |
| Land Area: | 168.5 sq miles
436.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0649, -94.8700 |
Population Information (51401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,174 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,838 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,336 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 576 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 798 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 911 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 796 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 617 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,286 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,357 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,502 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 778 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 811 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,425 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 860 | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 457 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (51401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $182,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $696 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,658 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,205 | 92.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 453 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,707 | 71.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,498 | 28.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (51401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,476 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 205 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 238 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,906 | 34.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,839 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,220 | 14.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,537 | 18.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 531 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (51401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,768 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,666 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,138 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,766 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (51401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,118 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,974 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 144 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,598 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,740 | 79.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 641 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 593 | 9.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (51401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,409 | 93.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 210 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 49 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 67 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 98 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 341 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 357 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 482 | 4.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 218 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 94 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 136 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (51401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 212 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 312 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 480 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 443 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 665 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 772 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 541 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,131 | 21.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 403 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 246 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (51401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,837 | 81.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 453 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 30 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 177 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 48 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 323 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 11.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (51401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 331 | 5.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 249 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 914 | 15.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 349 | 5.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 640 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 478 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 144 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 478 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 217 | 3.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,467 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 329 | 5.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 239 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 139 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (51401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (51401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,541 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,457 | 69.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,149 | 42.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 388 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (51401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,778 | 72.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,739 | 33.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,156 | 22.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 384 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 39 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 392 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (51401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,282 | 75.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 175 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 39 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 237 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 203 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 271 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 415 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 36 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (51401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 153 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 769 | 13.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 506 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 495 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,153 | 20.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 774 | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 599 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 301 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 903 | 16.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (51401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 86 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 477 | 8.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,324 | 23.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,252 | 39.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,124 | 19.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 395 | 7.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (51401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,258 | 62.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 383 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,525 | 29.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 15 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 3 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (51401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 451 | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,675 | 32.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,148 | 41.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 931 | 17.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (51401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 161 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 334 | 9.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 898 | 24.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 759 | 20.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 807 | 21.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 602 | 16.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 141 | 3.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (51401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,315 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $494 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $696 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.81 | 2.38 |
Households (51401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,205 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,412 | 46.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 803 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 887 | 17.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,574 | 30.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,354 | 26.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,863 | 35.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (51401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,610 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,550 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,518 | 54.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 171 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 370 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,461 | 31.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (51401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,716 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 108 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 217 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,375 | 50.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 644 | 23.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 372 | 13.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (51401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,373 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 587 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,929 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,591 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 88 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 943 | 59.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 560 | 35.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (51401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,561 | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,565 | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 780 | 49.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 785 | 50.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 347 | 22.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (51401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,828 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 44 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 346 | 786.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 346 | 786.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 346 | 786.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 14 | 31.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 81 | 184.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 184 | 418.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (51401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,598 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,302 | 97.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 296 | 2.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 181 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 103 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (51401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,205 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,747 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
Carroll, IA51401