51053 ZIP Code, Schaller, IA
51053 is a ZIP code in Schaller, Iowa — mostly in Sac County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Ida County. It covers 74 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51020, 50535 and 50567. 1,016 people live here in 439 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $72,534, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Schaller, IA
- County: Sac County
- Land area: 74 sq mi
- Population: 1,016
- Median household income: $72,534
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,016 |
| Households | 439 |
| Median household income | $72,534 |
| Income per person | $41,545 |
| Median age | 41.2 |
| Homeowners | 86.6% |
| Median home value | $91,800 |
| Median rent | $758 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% |
| Broadband internet | 84.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 13.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.5% |
| $10–15K | 2.3% |
| $15–25K | 5.9% |
| $25–35K | 8.9% |
| $35–50K | 5.2% |
| $50–75K | 35.5% |
| $75–100K | 10.9% |
| $100–150K | 19.1% |
| $150–200K | 2.7% |
| $200K+ | 8.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 14.2% |
| 20–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 7.2% |
| 35–44 | 14.8% |
| 45–54 | 15.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 9.4% |
| 75+ | 5.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.9% |
| Owned outright | 44.6% |
| Rented | 11.7% |
| Vacant | 11.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.8% |
| Townhome | 4.4% |
| 2–4 units | 2.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 51053
30 business establishments with 198 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51020 — Galva city, IA (6.4 mi)
- 50535 — Early city, IA (6.9 mi)
- 50567 — Nemaha city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 51431 — Arthur city, IA (10.9 mi)
- 51458 — Odebolt city, IA (11.9 mi)
- 50588 — Storm Lake city, IA (12.7 mi)
- 51025 — Holstein city, IA (13.7 mi)
- 51002 — Alta city, IA (14.4 mi)
Areas that include 51053
- Schaller, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ida County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Sac County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 7: highest median household income in Sac County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Sac County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of households with children in Sac County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Sac County
- No. 2 of 7: lowest median age in Sac County
- No. 3 of 7: fastest population growth in Sac County
Mail every home in 51053
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51053, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51053 in?
- 51053 is a Schaller, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Schaller; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51053 in?
- 51053 is mostly in Sac County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Ida County.
- What is the population of 51053?
- About 1,016 people (±174), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,069.
- What is the median household income in 51053?
- $72,534 (±$4,500), 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 51053?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51053 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51053?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51020 (6.4 mi, Galva), 50535 (6.9 mi, Early), 50567 (10.7 mi, Nemaha), 51431 (10.9 mi, Arthur), 51458 (11.9 mi, Odebolt) and 50588 (12.7 mi, Storm Lake).
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