51523 ZIP Code, Blencoe, IA
51523 is a ZIP code in Blencoe, Iowa — mostly in Monona County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Harrison County. It covers 50 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51545, 51040 and 51558. 379 people live here in 169 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $82,625, above the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 50.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Blencoe, IA
- County: Monona County
- Land area: 50 sq mi
- Population: 379
- Median household income: $82,625
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 379 |
| Households | 169 |
| Median household income | $82,625 |
| Income per person | $40,604 |
| Median age | 50.2 |
| Homeowners | 79.3% |
| Median home value | $136,800 |
| Median rent | $857 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% |
| Broadband internet | 80.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.6% |
| $10–15K | 1.2% |
| $15–25K | 16.6% |
| $25–35K | 4.1% |
| $35–50K | 14.8% |
| $50–75K | 8.9% |
| $75–100K | 24.3% |
| $100–150K | 14.8% |
| $150–200K | 8.9% |
| $200K+ | 5.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.3% |
| 10–19 | 7.4% |
| 20–24 | 2.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.3% |
| 45–54 | 9.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65–74 | 14.0% |
| 75+ | 16.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.1% |
| Owned outright | 38.2% |
| Rented | 19.7% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 97.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.7% |
Businesses in 51523
3 business establishments with 33 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51545 — River Sioux CDP, IA (5.2 mi)
- 51040 — Onawa city, IA (8.1 mi)
- 51558 — Moorhead city, IA (9.6 mi)
- 51564 — Pisgah city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 68020 — Decatur village, NE (10.8 mi)
- 68061 — Tekamah city, NE (10.8 mi)
- 51557 — Mondamin city, IA (12.9 mi)
- 51010 — Castana city, IA (14.2 mi)
Areas that include 51523
- Blencoe, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Monona County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51523, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51523 in?
- 51523 is a Blencoe, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Blencoe; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51523 in?
- 51523 is mostly in Monona County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Harrison County.
- What is the population of 51523?
- About 379 people (±77), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 358.
- What is the median household income in 51523?
- $82,625 (±$31,666), 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 51523?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51523 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51523?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51545 (5.2 mi, River Sioux), 51040 (8.1 mi, Onawa), 51558 (9.6 mi, Moorhead), 51564 (10.4 mi, Pisgah), 68020 (10.8 mi, Decatur) and 68061 (10.8 mi, Tekamah).
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