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ZIP code 51528: Dow City, IA

51528 is a ZIP code in Dow City, Iowa, mainly in Crawford County. About 674 people live here.

Population
674
Median household income
$63,173
Typical home value
$161,900+10.5% in 12 months
Median rent
$742gross, per month
Median age
36.6
Homeowners
66.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 51528 details

CityDow City
StateIowa
CountyCrawford County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area71.1 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water
Population density9 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher13.1% of adults 25+
Average commute20.1 minutes
Center coordinates41.90892, -95.50117

Median rent in 51528 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$719/mo
2 bedrooms$764/mo
4 bedrooms$1,317/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 51528

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
51520Arion, IA4.7 mi243
51529Dunlap, IA8.0 mi1,732
51530Earling, IA9.1 mi809
51527Defiance, IA9.7 mi362
51442Denison, IA11.3 mi9,692
51562Panama, IA12.7 mi506
51439Charter Oak, IA12.8 mi818
51060Ute, IA13.2 mi706

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 51528?

A typical home in ZIP code 51528 is worth about $161,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $63,173 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $161,900 homeWhat can a $63,173 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 51528

What city is ZIP code 51528?

ZIP code 51528 is in Dow City, IA, in Crawford County.

What county is ZIP code 51528 in?

51528 is mainly in Crawford County, Iowa.

What is the population of ZIP code 51528?

About 674 people live in ZIP code 51528, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 51528 in?

51528 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.