Clarinda, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51632

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 11, 2026

7,297
14/sq mi: $55,055
Median income: $143,000
Median home value: 18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 23th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 14
people per sq mi: 72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51632 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51632 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 540.5 square miles in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. The area is home to 7,297 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 51632 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51632 sits at $55,055 (28% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $30,714. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $143,000 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $667 per month, and 72.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51632 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Page County, so you can benchmark 51632 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 51632

Retail trade

27
Other services (except public administration)

26
Health care and social assistance

24
Accommodation and food services

23
Construction

18

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 51632, Clarinda, IA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-11 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

7,297

Population

540.5

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51632?

41.8

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%

African American 3.4%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$55,055

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$30,714

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

16.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 51632 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,055 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 60.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,834

Total Housing Units

2,527

Occupied Units

307

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%

Renter 27.6%

$143,000

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$667

Median Rent

1960

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 51632 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2019	-1.9%	142
2020	+3.9%	148
2021	+5.2%	155
2022	+7.7%	167
2024	—	209

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 183 business establishments in ZIP 51632, employing approximately 3,117 people with a combined annual payroll of $136,538,000.

183

Businesses

3,117

Employees

$136.5M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	27	14.8%
Other services (except public administration)	26	14.2%
Health care and social assistance	24	13.1%
Accommodation and food services	23	12.6%
Construction	18	9.8%
Finance and insurance	13	7.1%
Wholesale trade	10	5.5%
Manufacturing	9	4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	7	3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	7	3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing	4	2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	4	2.2%
Information	3	1.6%

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 51632 vs 51656 →

51632

7,297
51631

306
51637

214
51630

173
51656

71

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51632 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

51656

$83,750
51637

$72,888
51630

$70,000
51632

$55,055
51631

$54,583

What this shows By household income, ZIP 51632 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
51656	Yorktown, IA	71	5.6 mi
51631	Braddyville, IA	306	10.2 mi
51637	College Springs, IA	214	9.1 mi
51630	Blanchard, IA	173	12.5 mi

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Page County Clarinda, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51632 in? ▼

ZIP code 51632 (Clarinda) is located in Page County, Iowa. Page County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/page-ia.

What is the population of ZIP code 51632? ▼

ZIP code 51632 in Clarinda, IA has a population of 7,297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 51632? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 51632 is $55,055, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 51632? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 51632 is $143,000, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51632? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 51632 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 51632? ▼

ZIP code 51632 has 183 business establishments employing approximately 3,117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 51632? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51632 are: Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (26), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 51632? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51632 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 51632? ▼

In ZIP code 51632, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 51632? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 51632 is 16.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51632? ▼

In ZIP code 51632, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51632? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 51632 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.