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Fostoria, IA
City in Clay County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 51340.
Population
181
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
446
ZIP codes
1
Fostoria and its ZIP codes
Fostoria at a glance
- Fostoria is about 7.8 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Fostoria, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Fostoria.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,799
8,536 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,323
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $8,363 per person
PPP loans
$127K
12 loans, 19 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Fostoria, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
893
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
133
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 7°F
31.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fostoria, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Fostoria
1 in or overlapping Fostoria. Population shown
Cities near Fostoria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpencerCity | 6.2 mi | 10.9 |
| MilfordCity | 6.3 mi | 2.2 |
| West OkobojiCity | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Arnolds ParkCity | 8.3 mi | 1.6 |
| WahpetonCity | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
| DickensCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| EverlyCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| TerrilCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| OkobojiCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Spirit LakeCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| RoyalCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| RuthvenCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| OrleansCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| GreenvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| RossieCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake ParkCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fostoria, IA in?
- Fostoria is in Clay County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Fostoria, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fostoria include 51340.
- What is the population of Fostoria, IA?
- About 181 people live in Fostoria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fostoria?
- Nearby places include Spencer (6.2 mi), Milford (6.3 mi), West Okoboji (7.5 mi), Arnolds Park (8.3 mi), Wahpeton (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023