US ZIP Code
51340

Fostoria, IA

Clay County  ·  Iowa

● Active
👥 80 Population
💰 $88,750 Median HH Income
▲ 16% above avg
🎂 52.8 Median Age
🏠 $116,700 Median Home Value
▼ 58% below avg
🎓 42.9% College Grads
▲ 11% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code51340
CityFostoria
StateIowa (IA)
CountyClay County
Area Code712
Elevation1,374 ft
Latitude43.240489
Longitude-95.156123
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS19041
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.0% (40) Female 50.0% (40) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Black: 2.5%Other: 5%Race
White92.5%
Black2.5%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
8%
18–24
18%
25–44
3%
45–64
60%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.8 yrs
Avg Household Size1.74
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (8.2%)
HS Graduate13 (21.3%)
Some College12 (19.7%)
Associates7 (11.5%)
Bachelors4 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree20 (32.8%)

Education

No HS: 8.2%HS Grad: 21.3%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
No HS8.2%
HS Grad21.3%
Some College19.7%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–100k
15%
$100k–150k
30%
$150k–200k
15%
$200k–300k
2%
$300k–500k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,750 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$116,700 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units46
Avg HH Size1.74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–50k
41%
$75k–100k
17%
$100k–150k
30%
$150k–200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
4%
2000+
63%

Summary

Total Units46
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size1.74
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 51340 is in Fostoria, IA, in Clay County.
ZIP code 51340 is located in Iowa (IA).
ZIP code 51340 is in Clay County, IA.
ZIP 51340 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 51340 is 80 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 51340 is $88,750 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 51340 is $116,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 51340

ZIP code 51340 is located in Fostoria, Iowa, within Clay County. With a population of 80, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.8 years. Economically, 51340 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,750 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 51340 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $116,700 is well below the national average.

The population of 51340 is primarily White (92.50%). Residents are well-educated — 42.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 51340 in Fostoria, IA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 80 residents, a median household income of $88,750, and a median home value of $116,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Iowa.