51566 Zip Code Profile

51566 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Red Oak, Iowa. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $45,348/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 51566 is $39,471.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 51566 earn an average of $27,103/year. Women earn only $17,135/year.

3,511 people in 51566 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 51566? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 14.9 minutes!

The median age here is 44. There are 3,403 men and 3,632 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,890 people (out of the 7,035 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,086 homes, and 213 businesses every day. 98 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

51566 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 41 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tirana, Albania!) and -95 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,100 feet above sea levell.

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• Clarinda Farmers Market
• Green Hills Produce & Crafts
• Griswold Farmers Market

• Riverside Farmers Market
• Shenandoah Garden City Market
• Silver Creek Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 7,035
• White Population: 6,894
• Black Population: 47
• Hispanic Population: 255
• Asian Population: 25
• Hawaiian Population: 2
• Indian Population: 58
• Male Population: 3,403
• Female Population: 3,632
• Median Age: 44
• Median Age of Males: 42
• Median Age of Females: 45

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: West North Central
• State: Iowa
• County: Montgomery
• City: Red Oak
• Longitude: -95.2
• Latitude: 41.0
• Elevation: 1,101 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 712

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,366
• Drive alone: 2,863
• Carpool: 374
• Public transit: 15
• Ride bikes or walk: 98


• Average commute time: 14.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 404
•    5 - 9: 1,168
•    10 - 14: 817
•    15 - 19: 230
•    20 - 24: 140
•    25 - 29: 102
•    30 - 34: 122
•    35 - 39: 51
•    40 - 44: 45
•    45 - 59: 120
•    60 - 89: 130
•    90 plus: 37

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $86,400
• Average Annual Household Income: $32,835
• Businesses: 230
• Employees: 2,487
• Annual Payroll: $82,421,000
• Average Family Income: $45,348
• Median Family Income: $33,039
• Average Income for Men: $27,103
• Average Income for Women: $17,135

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 05
• Congressional District Land Area: 18347.0
• Sr Senator: Chuck Grassley (R)
• Jr Senator: Tom Harkin (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 137
• State FIPS Code: 19

• Red Oak Farmers Market

View all schools in Red Oak

Primary Schools

Inman Primary School

900 Inman Drive

Red Oak, IA 51566

(712) 623-6635

Right Start Pre School

904 Broad Street

Red Oak, IA 51566

(712) 623-5455

Middle Schools

Red Oak Middle School

308 A Corning St

Red Oak, IA 51566

(712) 623-6620

Washington Intermediate School

400 W. 2nd Street

Red Oak, IA 51566

(712) 623-6630

High Schools

Red Oak High School

2011 N 8th St

Red Oak, IA 51566

(712) 623-6610

Webster Alternative School

904 Broad Street

Red Oak, IA 51566

(712) 623-6641