51543 ZIP Code, Kimballton, IA
51543 is a ZIP code in Kimballton, Iowa — mostly in Audubon County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Shelby County. It covers 22 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51531, 51447 and 51446. 478 people live here in 159 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $72,083, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Kimballton, IA
- County: Audubon County
- Land area: 22 sq mi
- Population: 478
- Median household income: $72,083
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 478 |
| Households | 159 |
| Median household income | $72,083 |
| Income per person | $28,132 |
| Median age | 35.3 |
| Homeowners | 81.8% |
| Median home value | $163,000 |
| Median rent | $1,069 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% |
| Broadband internet | 96.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 5.7% |
| $15–25K | 5.0% |
| $25–35K | 6.9% |
| $35–50K | 11.3% |
| $50–75K | 19.5% |
| $75–100K | 25.8% |
| $100–150K | 9.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.3% |
| $200K+ | 8.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.5% |
| 10–19 | 24.5% |
| 20–24 | 1.0% |
| 25–34 | 7.7% |
| 35–44 | 17.4% |
| 45–54 | 8.8% |
| 55–64 | 8.2% |
| 65–74 | 9.6% |
| 75+ | 6.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 46.3% |
| Owned outright | 24.9% |
| Rented | 14.4% |
| Vacant | 14.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.1% |
| 5–19 units | 3.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.1% |
Businesses in 51543
11 business establishments with 35 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51531 — Elk Horn city, IA (4.9 mi)
- 51447 — Kirkman city, IA (7.5 mi)
- 51446 — Irwin city, IA (10.3 mi)
- 50025 — Audubon city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 51537 — Harlan city, IA (11.6 mi)
- 51552 — Marne city, IA (12.1 mi)
- 50042 — Brayton city, IA (12.2 mi)
- 50076 — Exira city, IA (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 51543
- Kimballton, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Audubon County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Shelby County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51543, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51543 in?
- 51543 is a Kimballton, IA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Kimballton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51543 in?
- 51543 is mostly in Audubon County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Shelby County.
- What is the population of 51543?
- About 478 people (±152), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 381.
- What is the median household income in 51543?
- $72,083 (±$22,293), 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 51543?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51543 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51543?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51531 (4.9 mi, Elk Horn), 51447 (7.5 mi, Kirkman), 51446 (10.3 mi, Irwin), 50025 (10.4 mi, Audubon), 51537 (11.6 mi, Harlan) and 51552 (12.1 mi, Marne).
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