51037 ZIP Code, Meriden, IA
51037 is a ZIP code in Meriden, Iowa in Cherokee County. It covers 24 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51014, 51029 and 51012. 327 people live here in 154 households, fewer than in most Iowa ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $58,958, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 46.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Meriden, IA
- County: Cherokee County
- Land area: 24 sq mi
- Population: 327
- Median household income: $58,958
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 327 |
| Households | 154 |
| Median household income | $58,958 |
| Income per person | $31,504 |
| Median age | 46.8 |
| Homeowners | 74.7% |
| Median home value | $235,400 |
| Median rent | $773 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% |
| Broadband internet | 95.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.6% |
| $15–25K | 11.0% |
| $25–35K | 13.0% |
| $35–50K | 9.1% |
| $50–75K | 25.3% |
| $75–100K | 20.1% |
| $100–150K | 17.5% |
| $150–200K | 0.6% |
| $200K+ | 2.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.0% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 12.2% |
| 35–44 | 8.9% |
| 45–54 | 4.6% |
| 55–64 | 24.2% |
| 65–74 | 8.3% |
| 75+ | 13.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.4% |
| Owned outright | 23.2% |
| Rented | 18.8% |
| Vacant | 25.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.3% |
| 5–19 units | 6.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 51037
9 business establishments with 53 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51014 — Cleghorn city, IA (4.2 mi)
- 51029 — Larrabee city, IA (6.6 mi)
- 51012 — Cherokee city, IA (6.9 mi)
- 51035 — Marcus city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 51009 — Calumet city, IA (9.5 mi)
- 51046 — Paullina city, IA (9.6 mi)
- 51005 — Aurelia city, IA (13.4 mi)
- 51049 — Quimby city, IA (13.5 mi)
Areas that include 51037
- Meriden, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cherokee County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51037, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51037 in?
- 51037 is a Meriden, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51037 in?
- 51037 is in Cherokee County.
- What is the population of 51037?
- About 327 people (±113), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 349.
- What is the median household income in 51037?
- $58,958 (±$10,367), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 51037?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51037 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51037?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51014 (4.2 mi, Cleghorn), 51029 (6.6 mi, Larrabee), 51012 (6.9 mi, Cherokee), 51035 (8.6 mi, Marcus), 51009 (9.5 mi, Calumet) and 51046 (9.6 mi, Paullina).
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