ZIP code 51061
Where is ZIP code 51061?
Washta, Iowa
Cherokee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 51061 belongs to Washta, Iowa in Cherokee County. 51061 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 712. About 389 people live in the 51061 area, where the median household income is $49,375. The closest ZIP codes are 51049 (Quimby, 5.7 mi northeast), 51016 (Correctionville, 7.6 mi south) and 51018 (Cushing, 8.3 mi south).
| ZIP code | 51061 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Washta |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 712 |
| Coordinates | 42.5781, -95.7295 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 510 |
Population and income in 51061
| Population | 389 · lower than 76% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 90% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 70.8 years · higher than 100% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $49,375 · lower than 95% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,378 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $77,500 · lower than 96% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $431 a month |
| Housing units | 219 |
| Households | 186 (2.09 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 48.6 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 51061. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 51061
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51049 | Quimby, IA | 5.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 51016 | Correctionville, IA | 7.6 mi S | Standard |
| 51018 | Cushing, IA | 8.3 mi S | Standard |
| 51048 | Pierson, IA | 8.8 mi W | Standard |
| 51025 | Holstein, IA | 10.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 51028 | Kingsley, IA | 12.9 mi W | Standard |
| 51012 | Cherokee, IA | 14.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 51037 | Meriden, IA | 15.1 mi N | Standard |
| 51004 | Anthon, IA | 15.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 51014 | Cleghorn, IA | 15.9 mi N | Standard |
| 51020 | Galva, IA | 16 mi E | Standard |
| 51005 | Aurelia, IA | 16.7 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 51061 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 51061
123 MAIN ST
WASHTA IA 51061
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (51061-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 51061?
- 51061 is a Washta, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 51061 in?
- ZIP code 51061 is in Cherokee County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 51061 in?
- 51061 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 51061?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 51061 use area code 712.
- What is the population of ZIP code 51061?
- About 389 people live in ZIP code 51061, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 51061?
- The median household income in 51061 is $49,375 a year, lower than 95% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 51061?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 51061 are 51049 (Quimby, 5.7 miles), 51016 (Correctionville, 7.6 miles), 51018 (Cushing, 8.3 miles) and 51048 (Pierson, 8.8 miles).