Ralston, IA ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Ralston, Iowa: 51443, 51462 and 51459. Together they are home to 2,756 residents in 1,104 households. That is more than the 61 people counted inside Ralston city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $69,286 in 51462 to $78,906 in 51443.
Ralston city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 61 |
| Households | 25 |
| Median household income | $62,917 |
| Median home value | $83,000 |
| Median age | 38.8 |
| Median rent | not published |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,756 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 1,104 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $69,286 (51462) to $78,906 (51443) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $74,870 |
| Homeowners | 79.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 3 routes, 398 homes (1 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Ralston: 51443 ($78,906)
- Most residents: 51443 (1,653 people)
- Highest homeownership: 51443 (82.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 51443 (29.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 51462 (13.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 51462 (34.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 51443 ($191,000)
Every ZIP code in Ralston
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51443 | Glidden | 1,653 | 628 | $78,906 | $191,000 | 82.0% | 29.0% | 7.0% | — | — | 0% of its land |
| 51462 | Scranton | 1,049 | 454 | $69,286 | $146,300 | 75.3% | 22.9% | 13.4% | 3 | 404 | 1% of its land |
| 51459 | Ralston | 54 | 22 | $63,333 | $75,000 | 81.8% | 31.8% | 27.8% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Ralston when at least 10% of its land lies inside Ralston city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Ralston. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Ralston.
Counties
- Carroll County — 14 ZIP codes
- Greene County — 9 ZIP codes
Price a mailing to Ralston ZIP codes
EDDM guides
Pick carrier routes on the EDDM route map
Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Ralston, IA?
- 51443, 51462 and 51459. A ZIP code is listed for Ralston when at least 10% of its land lies inside Ralston city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Ralston.
- What is the population of Ralston, IA?
- The Census Bureau counts 61 residents inside Ralston city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Ralston hold 2,756 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Ralston, IA?
- $62,917 inside Ralston city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $69,286 to $78,906.
- Which Ralston ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 51443, at $78,906, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Ralston, IA?
- For the 1 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 3 carrier routes reaching 398 residential and 6 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.