Clarinda, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51632
Page County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,297
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,055
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd 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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, home to 7,297 residents across 540.5 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51632 reports a modest median household income of $55,055 (28% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,714. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,000 (19% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $667; owner occupancy is 72.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Page County, so 51632 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 51632
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarinda, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51632.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 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 51632, Clarinda, 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
7,297
Population
540.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51632?
41.8
Median Age
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Female
1.9%
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?
$55,055
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$30,714
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
16.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 51632 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Clarinda, 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)
$55,055 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
2,834housing units
2,834
Total Housing Units
2,527
Occupied Units
307
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,000
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
13
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 →
ZIP 51632 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51632
Clarinda (51632)
7,297 residents
- 51631 306
Braddyville (51631)
306 residents
- 51637 214
College Springs (51637)
214 residents
- 51630 173
Blanchard (51630)
173 residents
- 51656 71
Yorktown (51656)
71 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51632 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51632 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51656
Yorktown (51656)
$83,750 median income
- 51637
College Springs (51637)
$72,888 median income
- 51630
Blanchard (51630)
$70,000 median income
- 51632
Clarinda (51632)
$55,055 median income
- 51631
Braddyville (51631)
$54,583 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 51632, 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 (7,297 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 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.
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