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ZIP Code 51566
Red Oak, IA, Montgomery County
Population
7,010
Land area
176.4sq mi
People per sq mi
40
City
Red Oak
ZIP 51566 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 51566 at a glance
- ZIP 51566 (Red Oak) is 31% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,637 a year, 25% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,200 (35% below Iowa) and median rent is $829 a month.
Local data for ZIP 51566
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 51566, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,637
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$134,200
Prices +18.8% in a year
Median rent
$829/mo
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
20.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
207
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,900
$139M annual payroll
PPP loans
$21.95M
437 loans
Campaign donations
$37.1K
16% D, 52% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 51566, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
402
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
78
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 51566, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 51566
ZIP codes near 51566
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 51573Stanton | 7.6 mi | 58.5 |
| 51533Emerson | 8.2 mi | 79.9 |
| 51532Elliott | 11 mi | 59.7 |
| 51638Essex | 12 mi | 80.4 |
| 50864Villisca | 13 mi | 147.6 |
| 51541Henderson | 13 mi | 42.9 |
| 51645Imogene | 14 mi | 45.1 |
| 51540Hastings | 14 mi | 57.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 51566?
- ZIP code 51566 is in Red Oak, IA (Montgomery County).
- What county is ZIP code 51566 in?
- ZIP code 51566 is mostly in Montgomery County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 51566?
- About 7,010 people live in the 51566 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.