51246 ZIP Code – Rock Rapids, Iowa
ZIP code 51246 is a small ZIP code located in Rock Rapids, Iowa, within Lyon County with a population of approximately 4,007 residents. The median household income of $70,625 is near the Iowa average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $221,600, near the national average, with 78.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $756 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 87% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 2.4%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 4.2% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 38.5, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 56173, 51242, 56129.
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ZIP 51246 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 51246 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,007 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $70k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $221k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $756 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.5 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.4% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 56173 – Steen
- 51242 – Lester
- 56129 – Ellsworth
- 51230 – Alvord
- 51235 – Doon
- 51237 – George
- 56146 – Kanaranzi
- 56138 – Hills
- 51243 – Little Rock
- 51241 – Larchwood
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56173 | STEEN | 255 | $54,219 |
| 51242 | LESTER | 343 | $81,932 |
| 56129 | ELLSWORTH | 832 | $62,656 |
| 51230 | ALVORD | 578 | $71,316 |
| 51235 | DOON | 1,012 | $63,676 |