PlainZIP

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
$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 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 Iowa average), while per-capita income is $30,714. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. Median home value sits at $143,000 (19% below the state average), median rent at $667 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. 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 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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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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

Clarinda, IA 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

$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

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

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51632 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 51632 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 51632 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Page County

51601 standard
Shenandoah, IA
Pop: 6,025
50864 standard
Villisca, IA
Pop: 2,057
51638 standard
Essex, IA
Pop: 1,299
51636 standard
Coin, IA
Pop: 405
51631 standard
Braddyville, IA
Pop: 306
51637 standard
College Springs, IA
Pop: 214

Related Areas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.