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ZIP Code 51232
Ashton, IA, Osceola County
Population
658
Land area
61sq mi
People per sq mi
11
City
Ashton
ZIP 51232 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 51232 at a glance
- ZIP 51232 (Ashton) is 81% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,917 a year, 10% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,500 (48% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,208 a month.
Local data for ZIP 51232
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 51232, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,917
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$107,500
Median rent
$1,208/mo
Homeownership
85.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
53.6
Average commute
22.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
8
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
67
$4.39M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.94M
127 loans
Campaign donations
$2,510
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 51232, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
553
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
12
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
30.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 51232, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 51232
ZIP codes near 51232
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 51249Sibley | 7 mi | 126.6 |
| 51244Matlock | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| 51201Sheldon | 9.1 mi | 115.7 |
| 51243Little Rock | 10 mi | 52.3 |
| 51237George | 10 mi | 97.1 |
| 51248Sanborn | 11 mi | 79.1 |
| 51350Melvin | 11 mi | 44.5 |
| 51234Boyden | 13 mi | 49.8 |
| 51231Archer | 15 mi | 24.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 51232?
- ZIP code 51232 is in Ashton, IA (Osceola County).
- What county is ZIP code 51232 in?
- ZIP code 51232 is mostly in Osceola County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 51232?
- About 658 people live in the 51232 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.