ZIP Code 51037 Demographics & Data

Meriden, IA (ZIP Code 51037) Data Profile

Iowa

In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 51037

ZIP Code 51037 is associated with the city of Meriden in Iowa (Cherokee County) in the U.S. The median age in ZIP Code 51037 is approximately 33.5 years, and 18.2% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 385.

Population in 51037

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 51037 is 385.

Meriden, IA

The 51037 ZIP Code is associated with Meriden, IA in Cherokee County.

Area Codes associated with 51037

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 51037 include 712.

Sunrise / Sunset in 51037

Sunrise: 7:47 am
Sunset: 4:49 pm
Sunrise in 51037 7:47 am
Sunrise in 51037 4:49 pm

Weather forecast for 51037

Today's forecast for 51037: A chance of snow showers. Cloudy. High near 23, with temperatures falling to around 12 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Current air quality in 51037

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 51037 Fair

Internet in 51037

In ZIP Code 51037, an estimated 87.4% of households have a computer, while 78.7% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 51037

The gender split in ZIP Code 51037 is an estimated 49.9% male and approximately 50.1% female.

Health Insurance in 51037

Approximately 6.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 51037 (Meriden, IA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 51037

Regarding household income, approximately 37.2% of the population in 51037 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 18.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 51037 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 51037. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 51037

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 37.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 10.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.0%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 51037

In ZIP Code 51037, 87.0% of the population graduated high school, while 18.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.5% in this Cherokee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 51037

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.5%
Some college, no degree 15.5%
Associate's degree 16.5%
Bachelor's degree 17.5%
Graduate or professional degree 1.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 51037. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 51037

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 51037, 98.7% is one race, while 1.3% are two or more races. Approximately 0.8% of 51037 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 51037 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (1.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 51037. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 51037

Industry Percent
White 100.0%
Black or African American 1.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 51037

Residents of ZIP Code 51037 are younger than average. The median age of 33.5 years in ZIP Code 51037 is approximately 12.07% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 70.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.9% of the population in 51037 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 17.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 51037 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 51037. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 51037

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 1.8%
5 to 9 years 5.5%
10 to 14 years 16.9%
15 to 19 years 6.0%
20 to 24 years 17.9%
25 to 34 years 2.6%
35 to 44 years 17.4%
45 to 54 years 4.2%
55 to 59 years 4.7%
60 to 64 years 9.4%
65 to 74 years 3.1%
75 to 84 years 9.6%
85 years and over 1.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 51037 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 51037. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 51037

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 51037 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 51037 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 51037 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 51037

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 51037. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 51037. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 51037

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 51037

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 51037, an estimated 33.2% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949. Additionally, 20.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Cherokee County region.

Age of Housing in 51037

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 0.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 11.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 19.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 33.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 20.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 51037. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 51037

In 51037, 73.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.5 minutes. Approximately 29.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 51037 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 22.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 51037 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 51037. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 51037

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 29.9%
Construction 11.8%
Manufacturing 6.2%
Wholesale trade 0.5%
Retail trade 17.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 0.9%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 0.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 2.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 2.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.7%
Public administration 0.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 51037

In ZIP Code 51037, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cherokee County region.

Language Spoken in 51037

Language Spoken Percent
English only 100.0%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 51037. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 51037 [6]

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 51037. This visualizes electricity rates in 51037 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 51037

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 51037 8.83¢/kWh 6.76¢/kWh 4.29¢/kWh
Iowa 14.79¢/kWh 11.66¢/kWh 8.9¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 51037

Month ZIP Code 51037 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 1.9 5.84
Feb 3 6.31
Mar 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.13 7.3
May 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 51037. This visualizes solar power levels in 51037 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.