51038 ZIP Code – Merrill, Iowa
ZIP code 51038 is a small ZIP code located in Merrill, Iowa, within Plymouth County with a population of approximately 1,763 residents. At $90,625, the median household income here runs above the Iowa average and above the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $171,900, below the national average, with 87.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $660 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 90% single-family (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 3.5% is well below the U.S. average. About 20.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 43.2, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 51024, 51008, 51031.
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ZIP 51038 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 51038 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,763 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $90k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $171k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $660 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.3% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 51024 – Hinton
- 51008 – Brunsville
- 51031 – Le Mars
- 51108 – Sioux City
- 51109 – Sioux City
- 51062 – Westfield
- 51104 – Sioux City
- 51105 – Sioux City
- 51103 – Sioux City
- 51001 – Akron
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51024 | HINTON | 2,125 | $105,023 |
| 51008 | BRUNSVILLE | 168 | $70,208 |
| 51031 | LE MARS | 12,595 | $75,540 |
| 51108 | SIOUX CITY | 5,555 | $71,176 |
| 51109 | SIOUX CITY | 3,619 | $73,158 |