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Defiance city, IA

ZIP 51527 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 51527

51527 has a population of 346 with a median age of 59.0 yrs (52.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.5%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
7.2%-61% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.4%-12% vs US avg
x
18–64
39.3%-36% vs US avg
x
65+
41.3%+154% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.4%-51% vs US avg
x
High school
40.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.3%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
74.0%+54% vs US avg
x
Never married
15.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.2%-40% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
75.0%+440% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.1%-24% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.2%-49% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
20.0%+245% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 51527

Poverty Rate
9.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
75.0%+440% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.2%-49% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.1%-24% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.5%-31% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.5%-35% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
20.0%+245% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population346
Median age59.0
Poverty rate9.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.5%
Hispanic7.2%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born75.0%