51459 ZIP Code, Ralston, IA
51459 is a ZIP code in Ralston, Iowa in Carroll County. It covers 0.6 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51443, 51462 and 51452. 54 people live here in 22 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 (82%). Median household income is $63,333, below the Iowa median of $75,059; 28% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ralston, IA
- County: Carroll County
- Land area: 0.6 sq mi
- Population: 54
- Median household income: $63,333
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 54 |
| Households | 22 |
| Median household income | $63,333 |
| Income per person | $25,578 |
| Median age | 40 |
| Homeowners | 81.8% |
| Median home value | $75,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 27.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.6% |
| Broadband internet | 95.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.5% |
| $10–15K | 4.5% |
| $15–25K | 9.1% |
| $25–35K | 4.5% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 22.7% |
| $75–100K | 18.2% |
| $100–150K | 18.2% |
| $150–200K | 4.5% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.4% |
| 10–19 | 22.2% |
| 20–24 | 1.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 9.3% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 11.2% |
| 65–74 | 11.1% |
| 75+ | 13.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.6% |
| Owned outright | 34.6% |
| Rented | 15.4% |
| Vacant | 15.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 7.7% |
Businesses in 51459
3 business establishments with 72 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 51459 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 51443 — Glidden city, IA (3.5 mi)
- 51462 — Scranton city, IA (4.7 mi)
- 51452 — Lidderdale city, IA (9.2 mi)
- 51451 — Lanesboro city, IA (10.1 mi)
- 50050 — Churdan city, IA (10.5 mi)
- 51401 — Carroll city, IA (12 mi)
- 51440 — Dedham city, IA (12.9 mi)
- 50058 — Coon Rapids city, IA (13.4 mi)
Areas that include 51459
- Ralston, IA ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Carroll County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Mail every home in 51459
Route counts on this page price as Full Service 6.5 × 9 postcards: we print, bundle by carrier route and hand the mailing to USPS. Prefer to take it to the Post Office yourself? Print only costs less and you pay postage at drop-off.
EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51459, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51459 in?
- 51459 is a Ralston, IA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Ralston.
- What county is 51459 in?
- 51459 is in Carroll County.
- What is the population of 51459?
- About 54 people (±28), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 75.
- What is the median household income in 51459?
- $63,333 (±$35,213), 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 51459?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51459 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51459?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51443 (3.5 mi, Glidden), 51462 (4.7 mi, Scranton), 51452 (9.2 mi, Lidderdale), 51451 (10.1 mi, Lanesboro), 50050 (10.5 mi, Churdan) and 51401 (12 mi, Carroll).
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.