51301 ZIP Code – Spencer, Iowa

51301 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Spencer, Iowa, part of Clay County with a population of approximately 12,326 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $59,987, which is below the Iowa average and below the national figure. Median home values of $160,600 are below the national average, with 70.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $739, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (decreasing), 18% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.

At 4.7%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate is 13.0%, near the national average. An estimated 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. At 41.5, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 51340, 51333, 51357.

ZIP Code 51301 Data

Population 12,326
Median Household Income $59,987
Median Home Value $160,600
Median Rent $739
Median Age 41.5
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Poverty Rate 13.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%
County Clay County
State Iowa

ZIP 51301 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 51301IA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population12k3,29710k
Median Household Income$59k$71k$73k
Median Home Value$160k$153k$258k
Median Rent$739$792$1,088
Median Age41.543.643.2
Unemployment Rate4.7%3.1%5.0%
Poverty Rate13.0%9.8%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher27.5%21.9%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
51340 FOSTORIA 93 $80,000
51333 DICKENS 394 $87,614
51357 ROYAL 744 $60,833
51343 GREENVILLE 284 $81,875
51338 EVERLY 933 $55,833