Gillett Grove, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51341

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

49
55/sq mi
$61,000
Median home value
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gillett Grove pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51341 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51341 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.9 square miles in Gillett Grove, Clay County, Iowa. The area is home to 49 residents, producing a population density of 55 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 51341 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51341 sits at , while per-capita income is $31,538. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $61,000 (65% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51341 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 51341 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 51341, Gillett Grove, 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

49

Population

0.9

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51341?

45.4

Median Age

40.0%

Male

60.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%

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?

$31,538

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16

Total Housing Units

11

Occupied Units

5

Vacant Units

3.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$61,000

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

1943

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 51341 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 51341 ranks #7 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 Code City Population Distance
51343 Greenville, IA 238 3.4 mi
51366 Webb, IA 379 4.1 mi
51333 Dickens, IA 522 8.1 mi
50585 Sioux Rapids, IA 1,176 8.6 mi
51301 Spencer, IA 12,691 11.0 mi
51358 Ruthven, IA 1,310 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51341 in?
ZIP code 51341 (Gillett Grove) is located in Clay County, Iowa. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51341?
ZIP code 51341 in Gillett Grove, IA has a population of 49 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51341?
The median home value in ZIP 51341 is $61,000, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51341?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51341 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51341?
In ZIP code 51341, 76.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51341?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51341 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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