Cleghorn, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51014

Cherokee County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

528
4/sq mi
$69,688
Median income
$132,500
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cleghorn pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51014 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51014 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 138.9 square miles in Cleghorn, Cherokee County, Iowa. The area is home to 528 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 51014 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51014 sits at $69,688 (9% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $46,665. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $132,500 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,353 per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51014 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cherokee County, so you can benchmark 51014 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 51014, Cleghorn, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

528

Population

138.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51014?

58.6

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$69,688

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$46,665

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51014 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,688 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

276

Total Housing Units

270

Occupied Units

6

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$132,500

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,353

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 51014, employing approximately 47 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,816,000.

9

Businesses

47

Employees

$2.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 51014 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51014 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 51014 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 51014 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
51035 Marcus, IA 1,685 4.5 mi
51037 Meriden, IA 322 4.5 mi
51012 Cherokee, IA 6,642 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51014 in?
ZIP code 51014 (Cleghorn) is located in Cherokee County, Iowa. Cherokee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cherokee-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51014?
ZIP code 51014 in Cleghorn, IA has a population of 528 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51014?
The median household income in ZIP 51014 is $69,688, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51014?
The median home value in ZIP 51014 is $132,500, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51014?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51014 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51014?
ZIP code 51014 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 47 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51014?
In ZIP code 51014, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51014?
In ZIP code 51014, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51014?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51014 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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