51047 ZIP Code, Peterson, IA
51047 is a ZIP code in Peterson, Iowa — mostly in Clay County (55% of its land), with smaller parts in Buena Vista, Cherokee and O'Brien counties. It covers 77 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51033, 51058 and 51009. 693 people live here in 314 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $101,000, above the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 47.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Peterson, IA
- County: Clay County
- Land area: 77 sq mi
- Population: 693
- Median household income: $101,000
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 693 |
| Households | 314 |
| Median household income | $101,000 |
| Income per person | $77,940 |
| Median age | 47.6 |
| Homeowners | 88.9% |
| Median home value | $130,300 |
| Median rent | $925 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% |
| Broadband internet | 90.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.8% |
| $10–15K | 0.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.0% |
| $25–35K | 2.5% |
| $35–50K | 11.5% |
| $50–75K | 11.1% |
| $75–100K | 12.7% |
| $100–150K | 15.3% |
| $150–200K | 3.8% |
| $200K+ | 31.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.4% |
| 10–19 | 13.3% |
| 20–24 | 2.9% |
| 25–34 | 9.2% |
| 35–44 | 5.5% |
| 45–54 | 23.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65–74 | 15.2% |
| 75+ | 7.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.0% |
| Owned outright | 34.3% |
| Rented | 8.2% |
| Vacant | 23.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 96.4% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.7% |
Businesses in 51047
12 business establishments with 47 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51033 — Linn Grove city, IA (6.1 mi)
- 51058 — Sutherland city, IA (6.3 mi)
- 51009 — Calumet city, IA (9.2 mi)
- 51357 — Royal city, IA (9.3 mi)
- 51029 — Larrabee city, IA (9.5 mi)
- 50585 — Sioux Rapids city, IA (11.6 mi)
- 51343 — Greenville city, IA (13.3 mi)
- 50576 — Rembrandt city, IA (13.7 mi)
Areas that include 51047
- Peterson, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Buena Vista County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Cherokee County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Clay County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51047, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51047 in?
- 51047 is a Peterson, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51047 in?
- 51047 is mostly in Clay County (55% of its land), with smaller parts in Buena Vista, Cherokee and O'Brien counties.
- What is the population of 51047?
- About 693 people (±175), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 588.
- What is the median household income in 51047?
- $101,000 (±$32,512), 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 51047?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51047 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51047?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51033 (6.1 mi, Linn Grove), 51058 (6.3 mi, Sutherland), 51009 (9.2 mi, Calumet), 51357 (9.3 mi, Royal), 51029 (9.5 mi, Larrabee) and 50585 (11.6 mi, Sioux Rapids).
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