51001 ZIP Code, Akron, IA
51001 is a ZIP code in Akron, Iowa — mostly in Plymouth County (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Union County. It covers 165 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51011, 51062 and 57025. 2,342 people live here in 1,041 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $75,404, close to the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 45.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Akron, IA
- County: Plymouth County
- Land area: 165 sq mi
- Population: 2,342
- Median household income: $75,404
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,342 |
| Households | 1,041 |
| Median household income | $75,404 |
| Income per person | $40,845 |
| Median age | 45.7 |
| Homeowners | 76.1% |
| Median home value | $192,700 |
| Median rent | $716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% |
| Broadband internet | 79.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.1% |
| $10–15K | 6.8% |
| $15–25K | 4.8% |
| $25–35K | 8.7% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 15.4% |
| $75–100K | 19.8% |
| $100–150K | 18.6% |
| $150–200K | 7.3% |
| $200K+ | 4.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.2% |
| 10–19 | 13.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.4% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–44 | 9.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 10.7% |
| 65–74 | 15.8% |
| 75+ | 13.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 42.4% |
| Owned outright | 28.1% |
| Rented | 22.1% |
| Vacant | 7.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.4% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 7.2% |
| 5–19 units | 1.5% |
| 20+ units | 4.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.3% |
Businesses in 51001
61 business establishments with 424 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 10
- Construction: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51011 — Chatsworth city, IA (5.4 mi)
- 51062 — Westfield city, IA (9.9 mi)
- 57025 — Richland CDP, SD (11.5 mi)
- 51023 — Hawarden city, IA (12.2 mi)
- 57001 — Alcester city, SD (12.6 mi)
- 57010 — Burbank CDP, SD (13.8 mi)
- 51027 — Ireton city, IA (14 mi)
- 51008 — Brunsville city, IA (14.3 mi)
Areas that include 51001
- Akron, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Plymouth County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Plymouth County
- No. 2 of 9: highest median age in Plymouth County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51001, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51001 in?
- 51001 is a Akron, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51001 in?
- 51001 is mostly in Plymouth County (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Union County.
- What is the population of 51001?
- About 2,342 people (±284), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,615.
- What is the median household income in 51001?
- $75,404 (±$11,845), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 51001?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51001 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51001?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51011 (5.4 mi, Chatsworth), 51062 (9.9 mi, Westfield), 57025 (11.5 mi, Richland), 51023 (12.2 mi, Hawarden), 57001 (12.6 mi, Alcester) and 57010 (13.8 mi, Burbank).
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