51002 ZIP Code – Alta, Iowa
Located in Alta, Iowa, ZIP code 51002 is a small ZIP code within Buena Vista County with a population of approximately 2,819 residents. The median household income of $71,136 is near the Iowa average and near the national average. Median home values of $133,400 are well below the national average, with 77.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $855 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 86% single-family (decreasing), 5% apartments (increasing).
At 13.9%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 6.5%, well below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 24.7%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 36.6, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 51005, 50592, 50588.
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ZIP 51002 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 51002 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,819 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $71k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $133k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $855 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.6 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.9% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.7% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 51005 – Aurelia
- 50592 – Truesdale
- 50588 – Storm Lake
- 50576 – Rembrandt
- 51012 – Cherokee
- 51020 – Galva
- 51053 – Schaller
- 51033 – Linn Grove
- 51047 – Peterson
- 50567 – Nemaha
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51005 | AURELIA | 1,486 | $74,750 |
| 50592 | TRUESDALE | 141 | $92,557 |
| 50588 | STORM LAKE | 13,263 | $56,608 |
| 50576 | REMBRANDT | 251 | $58,750 |
| 51012 | CHEROKEE | 6,518 | $55,792 |