51027 ZIP Code, Ireton, IA
51027 is a ZIP code in Ireton, Iowa — mostly in Sioux County (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Plymouth County. It covers 90 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51036, 51023 and 51011. 1,280 people live here in 415 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $100,893, above the Iowa median of $75,059; 46% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ireton, IA
- County: Sioux County
- Land area: 90 sq mi
- Population: 1,280
- Median household income: $100,893
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,280 |
| Households | 415 |
| Median household income | $100,893 |
| Income per person | $36,551 |
| Median age | 36.8 |
| Homeowners | 82.7% |
| Median home value | $227,200 |
| Median rent | $1,094 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 46.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% |
| Broadband internet | 91.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 3.1% |
| $25–35K | 2.9% |
| $35–50K | 10.1% |
| $50–75K | 9.9% |
| $75–100K | 17.3% |
| $100–150K | 30.4% |
| $150–200K | 7.2% |
| $200K+ | 13.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 22.2% |
| 10–19 | 12.8% |
| 20–24 | 3.4% |
| 25–34 | 7.2% |
| 35–44 | 25.7% |
| 45–54 | 7.8% |
| 55–64 | 10.5% |
| 65–74 | 4.4% |
| 75+ | 5.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.7% |
| Owned outright | 21.1% |
| Rented | 13.8% |
| Vacant | 19.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 95.2% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 3.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 51027
46 business establishments with 194 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Construction: 8
- Retail Trade: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51036 — Maurice city, IA (7 mi)
- 51023 — Hawarden city, IA (7.4 mi)
- 51011 — Chatsworth city, IA (10 mi)
- 51250 — Sioux Center city, IA (10.6 mi)
- 51008 — Brunsville city, IA (11.1 mi)
- 51031 — Le Mars city, IA (13.3 mi)
- 51041 — Orange City city, IA (13.3 mi)
- 51001 — Akron city, IA (14 mi)
Areas that include 51027
- Ireton, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Plymouth County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Sioux County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 11: highest median household income in Sioux County
- No. 1 of 11: highest share of households with children in Sioux County
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Sioux County
- No. 2 of 11: fastest population growth in Sioux County
Mail every home in 51027
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51027, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51027 in?
- 51027 is a Ireton, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Ireton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51027 in?
- 51027 is mostly in Sioux County (84% of its land), with smaller parts in Plymouth County.
- What is the population of 51027?
- About 1,280 people (±432), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,302.
- What is the median household income in 51027?
- $100,893 (±$20,008), 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 51027?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51027 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51027?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51036 (7 mi, Maurice), 51023 (7.4 mi, Hawarden), 51011 (10 mi, Chatsworth), 51250 (10.6 mi, Sioux Center), 51008 (11.1 mi, Brunsville) and 51031 (13.3 mi, Le Mars).
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