Arcadia, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51430

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

761
7/sq mi
$76,250
Median income
$146,300
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51430 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51430 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 105.7 square miles in Arcadia, Carroll County, Iowa. The area is home to 761 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 51430 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51430 sits at $76,250 (0% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $30,668. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $146,300 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $851 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51430 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 51430 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 51430

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51430.

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 51430, Arcadia, 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

761

Population

105.7

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51430?

27.6

Median Age

61.1%

Male

38.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$76,250

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$30,668

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51430 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,250 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

451

Total Housing Units

374

Occupied Units

77

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$146,300

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$851

Median Rent

1946

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 51430, employing approximately 170 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,587,000.

25

Businesses

170

Employees

$7.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 9 36.0%
Construction 5 20.0%
Retail trade 3 12.0%

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 51430 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 51430 ranks #2 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 51430 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 51430 ranks #3 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
51467 Westside, IA 615 4.7 mi
51436 Breda, IA 904 6.9 mi
51444 Halbur, IA 246 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51430 in?
ZIP code 51430 (Arcadia) is located in Carroll County, Iowa. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51430?
ZIP code 51430 in Arcadia, IA has a population of 761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51430?
The median household income in ZIP 51430 is $76,250, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51430?
The median home value in ZIP 51430 is $146,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51430?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51430 is White at 94.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51430?
ZIP code 51430 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51430?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51430 are: Transportation and warehousing (9), Construction (5), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51430?
In ZIP code 51430, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 51430?
In ZIP code 51430, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51430?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51430 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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