51061 ZIP Code, Washta, IA
51061 is a ZIP code in Washta, Iowa — mostly in Cherokee County (79% of its land), with smaller parts in Ida County. It covers 49 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51049, 51048 and 51016. 389 people live here in 186 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $49,375, well below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 70.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Washta, IA
- County: Cherokee County
- Land area: 49 sq mi
- Population: 389
- Median household income: $49,375
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 389 |
| Households | 186 |
| Median household income | $49,375 |
| Income per person | $36,378 |
| Median age | 70.8 |
| Homeowners | 88.7% |
| Median home value | $77,500 |
| Median rent | $431 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 7.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.3% |
| Broadband internet | 82.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.2% |
| $10–15K | 1.1% |
| $15–25K | 8.6% |
| $25–35K | 4.8% |
| $35–50K | 33.9% |
| $50–75K | 14.5% |
| $75–100K | 5.4% |
| $100–150K | 19.9% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 2.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.9% |
| 10–19 | 3.6% |
| 20–24 | 2.1% |
| 25–34 | 9.3% |
| 35–44 | 3.1% |
| 45–54 | 8.2% |
| 55–64 | 18.7% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 42.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 20.5% |
| Owned outright | 55.0% |
| Rented | 9.5% |
| Vacant | 15.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 95.4% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 0.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 2.3% |
Businesses in 51061
10 business establishments with 25 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51049 — Quimby city, IA (5.4 mi)
- 51048 — Pierson city, IA (6.2 mi)
- 51016 — Correctionville city, IA (8.5 mi)
- 51018 — Cushing city, IA (9.3 mi)
- 51025 — Holstein city, IA (10.3 mi)
- 51028 — Kingsley city, IA (13.4 mi)
- 51012 — Cherokee city, IA (14.2 mi)
- 51014 — Cleghorn city, IA (14.4 mi)
Areas that include 51061
- Washta, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cherokee County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Ida County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51061, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51061 in?
- 51061 is a Washta, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Washta; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51061 in?
- 51061 is mostly in Cherokee County (79% of its land), with smaller parts in Ida County.
- What is the population of 51061?
- About 389 people (±111), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 419.
- What is the median household income in 51061?
- $49,375 (±$19,856), 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 51061?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51061 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51061?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51049 (5.4 mi, Quimby), 51048 (6.2 mi, Pierson), 51016 (8.5 mi, Correctionville), 51018 (9.3 mi, Cushing), 51025 (10.3 mi, Holstein) and 51028 (13.4 mi, Kingsley).
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