Breda, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51436
Carroll County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 904
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,926
- Median income Below-median income area
- $222,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Breda pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51436 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 51436 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Breda, Carroll County, Iowa, home to just 904 residents across 155.9 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51436 reports a modest median household income of $61,926 (19% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,352. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.3% and unemployment is 1.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $222,100 (26% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 75.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $788.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 51436 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 51436
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Breda, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51436.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale 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 51436, Breda, 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
904
Population
155.9
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51436?
30.4
Median Age
57.9%
Male
42.1%
Female
0.2%
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?
$61,926
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$40,352
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 51436 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Breda, 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)
$61,926 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
373housing units
373
Total Housing Units
361
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,100
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$788
Median Rent
1951
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 51436, employing approximately 264 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,928,000.
36
Businesses
264
Employees
$15.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 5 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 8.3% |
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 51436 vs 51430 →
ZIP 51436 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51401
Carroll (51401)
12,373 residents
- 51450 1,583
Lake View (51450)
1,583 residents
- 51466 1,092
Wall Lake (51466)
1,092 residents
- 51436 904
Breda (51436)
904 residents
- 51430 761
Arcadia (51430)
761 residents
- 51433 676
Auburn (51433)
676 residents
- 51467 615
Westside (51467)
615 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51436 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51436 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51467
Westside (51467)
$81,250 median income
- 51430
Arcadia (51430)
$76,250 median income
- 51450
Lake View (51450)
$71,875 median income
- 51466
Wall Lake (51466)
$71,579 median income
- 51401
Carroll (51401)
$70,702 median income
- 51433
Auburn (51433)
$68,125 median income
- 51436
Breda (51436)
$61,926 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 51436 ranks #7 of 7 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 51436, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 51436 in?
ZIP code 51436 (Breda) 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 51436?
ZIP code 51436 in Breda, IA has a population of 904 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51436?
The median household income in ZIP 51436 is $61,926, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51436?
The median home value in ZIP 51436 is $222,100, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51436?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51436 is White at 99.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51436?
ZIP code 51436 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51436?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51436 are: Retail trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (6), Construction (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51436?
In ZIP code 51436, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 51436?
In ZIP code 51436, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51436?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51436 is 2.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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