Glidden, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51443
Carroll County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,798
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $78,906
- Median income Near-median income area
- $191,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glidden pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51443 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 51443 covers 276.6 square miles in Glidden, Carroll County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,798 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51443 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,906 (3% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,134. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $191,000 (9% above the average Iowa ZIP) and median rent is $525; 82.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 51443 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 51443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glidden, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51443.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 51443, Glidden, 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
1,798
Population
276.6
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51443?
41.3
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
0.3%
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?
$78,906
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$40,134
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 51443 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Glidden, 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)
$78,906 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
710housing units
710
Total Housing Units
628
Occupied Units
82
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$191,000
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$525
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+17.3%
YoY Change (2022)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 51443 have increased 17.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -6.8% | 146 |
| 2019 | +13.6% | 166 |
| 2020 | +7.6% | 179 |
| 2021 | -5.8% | 169 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 198 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 51443, employing approximately 238 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,501,000.
47
Businesses
238
Employees
$10.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 12.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 12.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.4% |
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 51443 vs 51459 →
ZIP 51443 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51443
Glidden (51443)
1,798 residents
- 51462
Scranton (51462)
1,013 residents
- 51451 116
Lanesboro (51451)
116 residents
- 51459 75
Ralston (51459)
75 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51443 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51443 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51443
Glidden (51443)
$78,906 median income
- 51462
Scranton (51462)
$69,286 median income
- 51459
Ralston (51459)
$63,333 median income
- 51451
Lanesboro (51451)
$43,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 51443 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 51443, 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 (1,798 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 51443 in?
ZIP code 51443 (Glidden) 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 51443?
ZIP code 51443 in Glidden, IA has a population of 1,798 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51443?
The median household income in ZIP 51443 is $78,906, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51443?
The median home value in ZIP 51443 is $191,000, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51443?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51443 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51443?
ZIP code 51443 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 238 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51443?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51443 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (6), Finance and insurance (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51443?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51443 increased by 17.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51443?
In ZIP code 51443, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 51443?
In ZIP code 51443, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51443?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51443 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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