51638 ZIP Code – Essex, Iowa
ZIP code 51638 is a small ZIP code located in Essex, Iowa, within Page County with a population of approximately 1,350 residents. The median household income is $61,319 — near the Iowa average and below the national average. At $100,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 81.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $667, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 89% single-family (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 9.4%, below the national average. 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. At 50.5, the median age is above the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 51645, 51601, 51656.
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ZIP 51638 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 51638 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,350 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $100k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $667 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 50.5 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.2% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 51645 – Imogene
- 51601 – Shenandoah
- 51656 – Yorktown
- 51636 – Coin
- 51566 – Red Oak
- 51632 – Clarinda
- 51573 – Stanton
- 51639 – Farragut
- 51649 – Randolph
- 51533 – Emerson
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51645 | IMOGENE | 247 | $102,875 |
| 51601 | SHENANDOAH | 5,560 | $54,423 |
| 51656 | YORKTOWN | 35 | $46,250 |
| 51636 | COIN | 456 | $73,750 |
| 51566 | RED OAK | 6,764 | $57,603 |