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Ralston, IA
City in Carroll County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 51459.
Population
61
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
1
Ralston and its ZIP codes
Ralston at a glance
- Ralston is 46% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Ralston, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Ralston.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,350
10,938 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,790
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $7,780 per person
PPP loans
$20.83K
1 loan, 1 job reported
Environment and hazard risk
Ralston, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
33.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ralston, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Ralston
1 in or overlapping Ralston. Population shown
Cities near Ralston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScrantonCity | 4.5 mi | 1.9 |
| GliddenCity | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| LidderdaleCity | 9.5 mi | 2.4 |
| LanesboroCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| WilleyCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ChurdanCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Coon RapidsCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| CarrollCity | 12 mi | 6 |
| JeffersonCity | 13 mi | 6 |
| DedhamCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| BayardCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| LohrvilleCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Lake CityCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| BagleyCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| HalburCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| TempletonCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ralston, IA in?
- Ralston is in Carroll County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Ralston, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ralston include 51459.
- What is the population of Ralston, IA?
- About 61 people live in Ralston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ralston?
- Nearby places include Scranton (4.5 mi), Glidden (5.1 mi), Lidderdale (9.5 mi), Lanesboro (10 mi), Willey (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023