Moorhead, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51558

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

560
3/sq mi
$77,417
Median income
$100,000
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51558 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51558 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 215.4 square miles in Moorhead, Monona County, Iowa. The area is home to 560 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 51558 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51558 sits at $77,417 (1% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $36,876. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $100,000 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $1,016 per month, and 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51558 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monona County, so you can benchmark 51558 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 →

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 51558, Moorhead, 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

560

Population

215.4

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51558?

43.6

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
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 22.2%
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?

$77,417

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$36,876

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 51558 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,417 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

278

Total Housing Units

217

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$100,000

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$1,016

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 51558, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,244,000.

10

Businesses

59

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 30.0%
Wholesale trade 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

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ZIP 51558 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 51558 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 51558 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 51558 ranks #2 of 3 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
51564 Pisgah, IA 501 6.6 mi
51572 Soldier, IA 398 7.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51558 in?
ZIP code 51558 (Moorhead) is located in Monona County, Iowa. Monona County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monona-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51558?
ZIP code 51558 in Moorhead, IA has a population of 560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51558?
The median household income in ZIP 51558 is $77,417, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51558?
The median home value in ZIP 51558 is $100,000, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51558?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51558 is White at 77.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51558?
ZIP code 51558 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51558?
In ZIP code 51558, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 51558?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 51558 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51558?
In ZIP code 51558, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51558?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51558 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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