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ZIP Code 51016

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

1,378
5/sq mi
$51,875
Median income
$89,400
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 260.0 square miles in Correctionville, Woodbury County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,378 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 51016 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51016 sits at $51,875 (32% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $26,331. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $89,400 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $970 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51016 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Woodbury County, so you can benchmark 51016 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 51016

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51016.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 51016, Correctionville, 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

1,378

Population

260.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51016?

34.3

Median Age

56.9%

Male

43.1%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%

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

$26,331

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51016 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,875 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

463

Total Housing Units

408

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$89,400

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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

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ZIP 51016 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 51016 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 51016 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 51016 ranks #3 of 5 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
51018 Cushing, IA 404 6.5 mi
51048 Pierson, IA 554 7.8 mi
51061 Washta, IA 510 8.7 mi
51004 Anthon, IA 1,033 8.6 mi

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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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