Whiting, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51063
Monona County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,100
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $80,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whiting pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51063 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 51063 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whiting, Monona County, Iowa, home to just 1,100 residents across 159.4 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51063 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,750 (5% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,681. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 3.0%. Median home value is $159,500 (9% below the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $909; 70.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monona County, so 51063 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 51063
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whiting, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51063.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 51063, Whiting, 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
1,100
Population
159.4
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51063?
50.3
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
1.0%
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?
$80,750
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$36,681
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 51063 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Whiting, 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)
$80,750 Top 36% higher than 64% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
464housing units
464
Total Housing Units
437
Occupied Units
27
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,500
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$909
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 51063, employing approximately 197 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,165,000.
21
Businesses
197
Employees
$8.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 14.3% |
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 51063 vs 51055 →
ZIP 51063 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51040
Onawa (51040)
3,712 residents
- 51055 1,319
Sloan (51055)
1,319 residents
- 51063 1,100
Whiting (51063)
1,100 residents
- 51026 862
Hornick (51026)
862 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51063 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51063 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51063
Whiting (51063)
$80,750 median income
- 51026
Hornick (51026)
$80,500 median income
- 51055
Sloan (51055)
$72,143 median income
- 51040
Onawa (51040)
$71,179 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 51063 ranks the highest of 4 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 51063, 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 (1,100 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 51063 in?
ZIP code 51063 (Whiting) is located in Monona County, Iowa. Monona County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monona-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51063?
ZIP code 51063 in Whiting, IA has a population of 1,100 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51063?
The median household income in ZIP 51063 is $80,750, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51063?
The median home value in ZIP 51063 is $159,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51063?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51063 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51063?
ZIP code 51063 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51063?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51063 are: Construction (3), Wholesale trade (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51063?
In ZIP code 51063, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 51063?
In ZIP code 51063, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51063?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51063 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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