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Walnut city, IA

ZIP 51577 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 51577

51577 has a population of 1,637 with a median age of 64.2 yrs (45.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.0%+56% vs US avg
x
Black
0.6%-96% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
3.1%-83% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.1%-31% vs US avg
x
18–64
37.7%-39% vs US avg
x
65+
47.2%+190% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.1%-9% vs US avg
x
High school
38.4%+47% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.0%+14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.5%-45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.8%-17% vs US avg
x
Never married
20.7%-39% vs US avg
x
Divorced
19.2%+87% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
20.3%
x
Diversity Index
8/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
7.5%-35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
13.6%+127% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+28% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.1%+24% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
71.9%+1139% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishDanish

Health & Community Indicators in 51577

Poverty Rate
7.5%-35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.6%+127% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
10.1%+24% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+28% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.4%-32% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.2%-39% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
71.9%+1139% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,637
Median age64.2
Poverty rate7.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.0%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%