PlainZIP

Elliott, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51532

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

622
4/sq mi
$65,375
Median income
$99,400
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51532 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51532 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elliott, Montgomery County, Iowa, home to just 622 residents across 148.1 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 51532 reports a modest median household income of $65,375 (15% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $32,661. Poverty here runs at 19.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $99,400 (43% below the state average); renters pay a median of $817 monthly, and 76.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Montgomery County, letting you compare 51532 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 51532, Elliott, 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

622

Population

148.1

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51532?

39.1

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

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 2.0%

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?

$65,375

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$32,661

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51532 ranks nationally

Elliott, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,375 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

323

Total Housing Units

290

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$99,400

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$817

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 10 business establishments in ZIP 51532, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $501,000.

10

Businesses

19

Employees

$501K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 30.0%

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 51532 vs 51535 →

ZIP 51532 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 51532 ranks #3 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 51532 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 51532 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
51535 Griswold, IA 1,923 6.2 mi
50847 Grant, IA 87 6.8 mi
51566 Red Oak, IA 7,035 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

51566 standard
Red Oak, IA
Pop: 7,035
51573 standard
Stanton, IA
Pop: 1,093
50847 standard
Grant, IA
Pop: 87

Related Areas

Montgomery County Elliott, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51532 in? ▼
ZIP code 51532 (Elliott) is located in Montgomery County, Iowa. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51532? ▼
ZIP code 51532 in Elliott, IA has a population of 622 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51532? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 51532 is $65,375, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51532? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 51532 is $99,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51532? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 51532 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51532? ▼
ZIP code 51532 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51532? ▼
In ZIP code 51532, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 51532? ▼
In ZIP code 51532, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51532? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51532 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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