ZIP Code 51014 in Cleghorn, IA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Cleghorn, Iowa
County:Cherokee County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:17:42 PM
Population:546 [See All]
Area Code:712
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.7936, -95.7016
Land Area:55.661 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 51014 has 546 residents and 209 households (average 2.61 persons per household). The median age is 43.7 years, older than the state (38.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.0% male and 54.0% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.7%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:546Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:561Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:334Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:9.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$62,143Source: Census ACS
Households:209Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$132,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.61Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.14Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--467517494448498490443463405415491534561
Decennial Census528------------------546------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 43.7

Male Median Age: 51.2

Female Median Age: 41.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male121615191375197129193135101156
Female232135208121410231315191919920312
Total35375039211919293025243850541931818
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:52896.35%
Black:10.18%
Hispanic:*142.55%
Asian:10.18%
American Indian:10.18%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:30.55%
Total:548100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:25145.97%51.2 years
Females:29554.03%41.1 years
Total:546100%43.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:55498.75%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:71.25%
Total Population:561100%
Total Native Population:55498.75%
Total Foreign-born Population:71.25%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $62,143, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $4,955 (8.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $476. Family households earn a median of $92,614 versus $57,708 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,906). By gender, male median income is $38,250 and female is $43,388, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,138 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 70.7%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$57,188$65,179$61,538$61,250$70,625$68,250$64,342$62,188$61,667$66,250$61,167$63,750$62,143
Median Family Income$77,917$74,167$82,500$83,125$84,500$85,000$81,406$80,417$73,750$85,625$82,583$87,625$92,614
Median NonFamily Income$35,515$27,143$38,289$38,542$25,536$34,375$41,250$23,000$28,750$36,375$53,750$41,364$57,708
Median Male Income$50,893$52,679$54,500$52,768$0$53,281$42,313$44,375$55,000$54,844$47,188$37,000$38,250
Median Female Income$29,583$35,536$37,500$40,625$0$30,938$30,417$37,083$35,909$35,972$38,529$40,777$43,388
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:33867.74%
Unemployed:153.01%
Not In Labor Force:14629.26%
Total:499100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:14743.49%
Service:3710.95%
Sales and Office:3811.24%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7020.71%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4613.61%
Total Civilian Employed Population:338100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $132,100, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $55,500 (72.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,400. The median gross rent is $1,327, which is much higher than the state median ($949), is up $400 (43.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $627. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.75% (29.02% with a mortgage, 70.98% free-and-clear) and renters 18.25% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.36%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$76,600$83,600$81,400$88,500$93,500$98,000$90,000$88,300$95,700$105,200$114,000$121,600$132,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1020.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:3366.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:714.00%
Total:50100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$927$914$921$488$666$675$673$688$700$621$1,005$1,063$1,327
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6523.72%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):15958.03%
Renter Occupied:5018.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:274100%

Occupied Housing Units:27499.64%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):10.36%
Total Housing Units:275100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:27499.64%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:10.36%
Total Housing Units:275100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 11.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 92.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.50%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%), up 7.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (28.57%). College enrollment is 22.22%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:71.52%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:275.87%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):20845.22%
Some college, no degree:10422.61%
Associate's degree:6313.70%
Bachelor's degree:418.91%
Graduate or professional degree:102.17%
Total:460100%
High school or higher:42692.61%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5111.09%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:42261.79%
Public Insurance:25737.63%
No Insurance:40.59%
Total:683100%
Has Health Insurance:67999.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.6%2.8%3.7%5.2%7.1%10.0%7.0%3.8%8.8%3.8%5.3%5.9%8.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1828.57%
Kindergarten:46.35%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1726.98%
High school (grades 9-12):1015.87%
College or graduate school:1422.22%
Total:63100%
Early Childhood:2234.92%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3149.21%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 51014 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 47 people with an annual payroll of $2,816,000. USPS data shows 128 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:128Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:238Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:128Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:9Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$569,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,816,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:47Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 51014 is located in Cherokee County, Iowa, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Iowa's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 51014. It covers 55.661 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.012 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:55.661 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.012 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:22756.75 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1914115Source: Census
Place Name:Cleghorn city; IowaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


51015 | | 51012

Schools in ZIP Code 51014


We could not locate which school district 51014 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Mmcru Marcus Elementary 500 E Fenton St
Marcus, IA 51035
District: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School DistrictNearby
Mmcru High School 400 E Fenton St
Marcus, IA 51035
District: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School DistrictNearby
Washington High School 600 W Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
District: Cherokee Community School DistrictNearby
Cherokee Middle School 206 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
District: Cherokee Community School DistrictNearby
Cherokee Elementary School 206 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
District: Cherokee Community School DistrictNearby
Zion-St John Lutheran School 103 W Bertha St
Paullina, IA 51046
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary's School 523 Madison St
Remsen, IA 51050
District: Private SchoolNearby
Spalding Catholic Schools 908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 51014


Northwestern College 101 Seventh St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
Type: Post Secondary
Buena Vista University 610 W 4th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest Iowa Community College 603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201
Type: Post Secondary
Dordt University 700 7th St Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250-1606
Type: Post Secondary
Western Iowa Tech Community College 4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102-5199
Type: Post Secondary
Morningside University 1501 Morningside Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106-1751
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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