PlainZIP

Lanesboro, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51451

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

116
122/sq mi
$43,750
Median income
$68,800
Median home value
7.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lanesboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
122
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51451 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51451 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lanesboro, Carroll County, Iowa, home to just 116 residents across 1.0 square miles, a density of 122 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 51451 reports a modest median household income of $43,750 (43% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $31,750. Poverty here runs at 13.5%, with unemployment measured at 9.5%. Housing costs here run $68,800 for a typical home value (61% below the state average), with rent averaging $475 a month; 84.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Carroll County, letting you compare 51451 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 51451, Lanesboro, 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

116

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

122

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51451?

63.0

Median Age

66.2%

Male

33.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
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 4.1%
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?

$43,750

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$31,750

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51451 ranks nationally

Lanesboro, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,750 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.7%

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

What does housing look like?

105

Total Housing Units

51

Occupied Units

54

Vacant Units

1.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$68,800

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$475

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 51451, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $287,000.

3

Businesses

6

Employees

$287K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 51451 vs 51443 →

ZIP 51451 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 51451 ranks #4 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 51451 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 51451 ranks #5 of 5 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
51443 Glidden, IA 1,798 7.2 mi
51449 Lake City, IA 2,128 6.1 mi
51459 Ralston, IA 75 10.1 mi
51453 Lohrville, IA 695 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

51401 standard
Carroll, IA
Pop: 12,373
51455 standard
Manning, IA
Pop: 2,306
50058 standard
Coon Rapids, IA
Pop: 1,927
51443 standard
Glidden, IA
Pop: 1,798
51436 standard
Breda, IA
Pop: 904
51430 standard
Arcadia, IA
Pop: 761

Related Areas

Carroll County Lanesboro, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51451 in? ▼
ZIP code 51451 (Lanesboro) 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 51451? ▼
ZIP code 51451 in Lanesboro, IA has a population of 116 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51451? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 51451 is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51451? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 51451 is $68,800, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51451? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 51451 is White at 95.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51451? ▼
ZIP code 51451 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51451? ▼
In ZIP code 51451, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.7% 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 51451? ▼
In ZIP code 51451, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51451? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51451 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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