| City: | College Springs, Iowa |
| City Alias: | College Sprgs |
| County: | Page County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:17:08 AM |
| Population: | 173 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 712 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.6083, -95.1179 |
| Land Area: | 1.252 sq mi |
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College Springs sits in the southwest corner of Iowa, just 1.3 square miles along the Missouri border in Page County. With 173 residents spread across 78 households, it's a quiet rural community where the median age of 51.5 years reflects an older, established population. Nearly everyone owns their home. Of the 80 total housing units, 71 are owner-occupied and just 7 are rentals.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery option anywhere in the area. The post office maintains 86 PO Boxes serving the 78 local households plus surrounding rural addresses. That 1.10 adoption rate means the College Springs post office serves more than just the immediate village, reaching residents from the broader countryside who travel here for mail access.
Mail arrives by rural carrier route, covering 69 delivery points across streets named Iowa Avenue (13 addresses), Missouri Avenue (9 addresses), and smaller lanes like Spruce Street and Spring Street. Street names honor neighboring states and suggest the town's location at Iowa's western edge. Despite the rural carrier route designation, residents receive mail through PO Boxes rather than roadside delivery, which is typical for small Iowa communities without street addressing infrastructure.
The village shows modest economic characteristics. Median household income stands at $70,323, with a median home value of $73,500. About 31% of workers commute from home, a high rate that likely includes agricultural work and remote employment. The Census reports 33 agricultural workers and 98 transportation/warehousing workers, suggesting farming and trucking sustain the local economy. Educational attainment is lower than state averages, with just 22% holding bachelor's degrees.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box:
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College Springs, IA 51637The abbreviated form "College Sprgs" is also recognized for mailing addresses.
Street names honor neighboring states and natural features, typical of small Iowa village naming patterns.
ZIP Code 51637 has 173 residents and 78 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 51.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.8%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 173Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 171Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 138.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $72,888Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 78Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $76,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.22Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.72Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 278 | 250 | 228 | 212 | 221 | 194 | 230 | 224 | 246 | 249 | 247 | 215 | 214 | 171 |
| Decennial Census | 214 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 173 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.5
Male Median Age: 47.8
Female Median Age: 52.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Female | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 4 |
| White: | 164 | 95.91% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 2.34% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.58% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.17% |
| Total: | 171 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 91 | 52.60% | 47.8 years |
| Females: | 82 | 47.40% | 52.3 years |
| Total: | 173 | 100% | 51.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 171 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 171 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 171 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $72,888, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $42,263 (138.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,846. Family households earn a median of $58,125 versus $73,017 for nonfamily households (a difference of $14,892). By gender, male median income is $55,708 and female is $36,875, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $18,833 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 70.3%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (33.7%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,625 | $31,250 | $30,972 | $31,528 | $31,607 | $27,500 | $33,333 | $36,023 | $36,042 | $39,167 | $0 | $67,734 | $70,323 | $72,888 |
| Median Family Income | $34,500 | $34,750 | $34,286 | $35,625 | $36,000 | $35,500 | $39,375 | $38,542 | $39,167 | $38,750 | $39,792 | $45,000 | $73,000 | $58,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,875 | $23,750 | $23,125 | $28,750 | $28,750 | $20,000 | $21,406 | $23,125 | $24,375 | $50,000 | $62,621 | $67,969 | $70,081 | $73,017 |
| Median Male Income | $28,438 | $30,000 | $24,500 | $30,313 | $35,417 | $38,125 | $38,125 | $45,536 | $46,250 | $45,938 | $48,536 | $51,103 | $53,485 | $55,708 |
| Median Female Income | $32,500 | $36,250 | $38,125 | $31,964 | $31,964 | $66,250 | $50,625 | $27,222 | $50,313 | $0 | $0 | $31,875 | $48,611 | $36,875 |
| Employed: | 101 | 68.24% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 2.03% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 44 | 29.73% |
| Total: | 148 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 26 | 25.74% |
| Service: | 7 | 6.93% |
| Sales and Office: | 19 | 18.81% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 34 | 33.66% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 15 | 14.85% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 101 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $76,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $29,900 (64.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $592 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $495. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.30% (57.69% with a mortgage, 42.31% free-and-clear) and renters 3.70% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $46,400 | $40,700 | $37,500 | $38,100 | $43,000 | $40,000 | $43,800 | $54,600 | $55,000 | $60,300 | $60,400 | $71,900 | $73,500 | $76,300 |
| Less than $500: | 1 | 33.33% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 66.67% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $592 | $595 | $589 | $608 | $613 | $0 | $0 | $492 | $495 | $494 | $688 | $742 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 45 | 55.56% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 33 | 40.74% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3 | 3.70% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 81 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 81 | 95.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 4.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 85 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 83 | 97.65% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 2.35% |
| Total Housing Units: | 85 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 26.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 8.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 12.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (38.46%). College enrollment is 38.46%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 4.86% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 67 | 46.53% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 18.06% |
| Associate's degree: | 15 | 10.42% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 22 | 15.28% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 4.86% |
| Total: | 144 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 137 | 95.14% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 29 | 20.14% |
| Private Insurance: | 93 | 43.46% |
| Public Insurance: | 75 | 35.05% |
| No Insurance: | 46 | 21.50% |
| Total: | 214 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 168 | 78.50% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.9% | 17.9% | 4.8% | 8.6% | 8.9% | 20.4% | 14.8% | 16.9% | 8.8% | 12.5% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 8.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 38.46% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3 | 23.08% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 38.46% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 38.46% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 8 | 61.54% |
ZIP Code 51637 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 100Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 51637 is located in Page County, Iowa, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Iowa's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 51637. It covers 1.252 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 1.252 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8789.62 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1915105Source: Census |
| Place Name: | College Springs city; IowaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 51637 is in the South Page Community School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.