ZIP Code 51248, IA
Living in 51248
Bikeability42
Walkability59
Commute97
Public Transit24
Affordability97
Public Safety83
Airports22
Hospitals84
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+552 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate44%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K25%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office14%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$418Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas59%
Crime
Violent Crime in 51248
United States45
Iowa35
O'Brien County28
Property Crime in 51248
United States48
Iowa43
O'Brien County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 51248
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding39
Tornado23
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 51248, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 51248, IA
Sanborn Christian School
2 miles, S
Sheldon Christian School
9 miles, W
St Patrick Elementary School
10 miles, W
Zion-St John Lutheran School
16 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 51248, IA
Northwestern College
25 miles, SW
Dordt University
27 miles, W
Buena Vista University
45 miles, SE
Augustana University
59 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 51248, IA
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
8 miles, S
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
10 miles, W
Osceola Community Hospital
15 miles, N
Orange City Area Health System
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 51248, IA
Joe Foss Field
60 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
67 miles, SW
Eppley Airfield
132 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
154 miles, SE