51439 ZIP Code, Charter Oak, IA
51439 is a ZIP code in Charter Oak, Iowa in Crawford County. It covers 86 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51460, 51060 and 51461. 818 people live here in 362 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $52,941, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 53.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Charter Oak, IA
- County: Crawford County
- Land area: 86 sq mi
- Population: 818
- Median household income: $52,941
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 818 |
| Households | 362 |
| Median household income | $52,941 |
| Income per person | $31,114 |
| Median age | 53.4 |
| Homeowners | 71.8% |
| Median home value | $87,900 |
| Median rent | $792 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% |
| Broadband internet | 80.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 16.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.5% |
| $10–15K | 4.1% |
| $15–25K | 9.7% |
| $25–35K | 11.3% |
| $35–50K | 19.9% |
| $50–75K | 21.5% |
| $75–100K | 9.9% |
| $100–150K | 12.4% |
| $150–200K | 4.4% |
| $200K+ | 4.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 10.6% |
| 20–24 | 2.0% |
| 25–34 | 9.5% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 5.5% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65–74 | 18.6% |
| 75+ | 16.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.6% |
| Owned outright | 45.5% |
| Rented | 27.8% |
| Vacant | 1.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 98.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 51439
22 business establishments with 106 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51460 — Ricketts city, IA (3.5 mi)
- 51060 — Ute city, IA (5.6 mi)
- 51461 — Schleswig city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 51520 — Arion city, IA (10.3 mi)
- 51034 — Mapleton city, IA (11.7 mi)
- 51442 — Denison city, IA (12.4 mi)
- 51528 — Buck Grove city, IA (12.8 mi)
- 51572 — Soldier city, IA (13.1 mi)
Areas that include 51439
- Charter Oak, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ricketts, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Crawford County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51439, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51439 in?
- 51439 is a Charter Oak, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51439 in?
- 51439 is in Crawford County.
- What is the population of 51439?
- About 818 people (±175), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 881.
- What is the median household income in 51439?
- $52,941 (±$7,102), 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 51439?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51439 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51439?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51460 (3.5 mi, Ricketts), 51060 (5.6 mi, Ute), 51461 (8.6 mi, Schleswig), 51520 (10.3 mi, Arion), 51034 (11.7 mi, Mapleton) and 51442 (12.4 mi, Denison).
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