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ZIP Code 51358
Ruthven, IA, Clay County
Population
1,213
Land area
80.3sq mi
People per sq mi
15
City
Ruthven
ZIP 51358 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 51358 at a glance
- ZIP 51358 (Ruthven) is 74% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,583, 14% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 (28% below Iowa) and median rent is $638 a month.
Local data for ZIP 51358
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 51358, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,583
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$150,500
Prices +15.6% in a year
Median rent
$638/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.0%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
21.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
28
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
220
$8.3M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.4M
176 loans
Campaign donations
$19.3K
95% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 51358, 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
85° / 7°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 51358, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 51358?
- ZIP code 51358 is in Ruthven, IA (Clay County).
- What county is ZIP code 51358 in?
- ZIP code 51358 is mostly in Clay County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 51358?
- About 1,213 people live in the 51358 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.