51055 ZIP Code, Sloan, IA
51055 is a ZIP code in Sloan, Iowa — mostly in Woodbury County (51% of its land), with smaller parts in Monona County. It covers 63 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51063, 51052 and 68039. 1,346 people live here in 548 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (70% own). Median household income is $72,143, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sloan, IA
- County: Woodbury County
- Land area: 63 sq mi
- Population: 1,346
- Median household income: $72,143
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,346 |
| Households | 548 |
| Median household income | $72,143 |
| Income per person | $47,894 |
| Median age | 44.9 |
| Homeowners | 69.9% |
| Median home value | $218,300 |
| Median rent | $781 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% |
| Broadband internet | 93.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 5.1% |
| $15–25K | 9.5% |
| $25–35K | 3.5% |
| $35–50K | 11.1% |
| $50–75K | 17.5% |
| $75–100K | 9.9% |
| $100–150K | 20.6% |
| $150–200K | 12.6% |
| $200K+ | 6.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.0% |
| 10–19 | 16.3% |
| 20–24 | 6.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.3% |
| 35–44 | 8.5% |
| 45–54 | 14.9% |
| 55–64 | 15.7% |
| 65–74 | 11.7% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 42.5% |
| Owned outright | 27.4% |
| Rented | 30.1% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.6% |
| Townhome | 1.8% |
| 2–4 units | 8.6% |
| 5–19 units | 6.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.5% |
Businesses in 51055
32 business establishments with 404 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Construction: 5
- Retail Trade: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Finance and Insurance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51063 — Whiting city, IA (6.3 mi)
- 51052 — Salix city, IA (6.9 mi)
- 68039 — Macy CDP, NE (7.7 mi)
- 51026 — Hornick city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 68071 — Winnebago village, NE (11.2 mi)
- 68067 — Walthill village, NE (12.2 mi)
- 51054 — Sergeant Bluff city, IA (12.5 mi)
- 51015 — Climbing Hill CDP, IA (12.9 mi)
Areas that include 51055
- Sloan, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Monona County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Woodbury County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51055, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51055 in?
- 51055 is a Sloan, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51055 in?
- 51055 is mostly in Woodbury County (51% of its land), with smaller parts in Monona County.
- What is the population of 51055?
- About 1,346 people (±230), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,381.
- What is the median household income in 51055?
- $72,143 (±$26,033), 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 51055?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51055 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51055?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51063 (6.3 mi, Whiting), 51052 (6.9 mi, Salix), 68039 (7.7 mi, Macy), 51026 (10.4 mi, Hornick), 68071 (11.2 mi, Winnebago) and 68067 (12.2 mi, Walthill).
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