Correctionville, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51016
Woodbury County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,378
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,875
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Correctionville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51016 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 51016 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Correctionville, Woodbury County, Iowa, home to just 1,378 residents across 260.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51016 reports a modest median household income of $51,875 (32% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,331. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,400 (49% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $970; owner occupancy is 80.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Woodbury County, so 51016 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 51016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Correctionville, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51016.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 51016, Correctionville, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,378
Population
260.0
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51016?
34.3
Median Age
56.9%
Male
43.1%
Female
3.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$51,875
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$26,331
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 51016 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Correctionville, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,875 7th percentile higher than 7% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
463housing units
463
Total Housing Units
408
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,400
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$970
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 31 business establishments in ZIP 51016, employing approximately 201 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,409,000.
31
Businesses
201
Employees
$10.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 22.6% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 19.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 9.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 51016 vs 51018 →
ZIP 51016 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51016
Correctionville (51016)
1,378 residents
- 51004
Anthon (51004)
1,033 residents
- 51048
Pierson (51048)
554 residents
- 51061 510
Washta (51061)
510 residents
- 51018 404
Cushing (51018)
404 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51016 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51016 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51048
Pierson (51048)
$83,158 median income
- 51018
Cushing (51018)
$60,833 median income
- 51016
Correctionville (51016)
$51,875 median income
- 51061
Washta (51061)
$49,375 median income
- 51004
Anthon (51004)
$43,882 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 51016 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 51016, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,378 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 51016 in?
ZIP code 51016 (Correctionville) is located in Woodbury County, Iowa. Woodbury County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/woodbury-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51016?
ZIP code 51016 in Correctionville, IA has a population of 1,378 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51016?
The median household income in ZIP 51016 is $51,875, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51016?
The median home value in ZIP 51016 is $89,400, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51016?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51016 is White at 80.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51016?
ZIP code 51016 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 201 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51016?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51016 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6), Construction (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51016?
In ZIP code 51016, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 51016?
In ZIP code 51016, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51016?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51016 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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