51235 ZIP Code, Doon, IA
51235 is a ZIP code in Doon, Iowa in Lyon County. It covers 54 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51230, 51239 and 51247. 1,007 people live here in 411 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $71,016, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Doon, IA
- County: Lyon County
- Land area: 54 sq mi
- Population: 1,007
- Median household income: $71,016
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,007 |
| Households | 411 |
| Median household income | $71,016 |
| Income per person | $40,773 |
| Median age | 37.1 |
| Homeowners | 74.2% |
| Median home value | $240,700 |
| Median rent | $531 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% |
| Broadband internet | 90.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 2.9% |
| $15–25K | 4.1% |
| $25–35K | 4.9% |
| $35–50K | 14.8% |
| $50–75K | 28.5% |
| $75–100K | 13.1% |
| $100–150K | 21.7% |
| $150–200K | 4.6% |
| $200K+ | 5.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.3% |
| 10–19 | 12.7% |
| 20–24 | 3.3% |
| 25–34 | 18.2% |
| 35–44 | 8.8% |
| 45–54 | 15.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65–74 | 6.4% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.3% |
| Owned outright | 30.9% |
| Rented | 25.8% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.1% |
| 5–19 units | 0.5% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.7% |
Businesses in 51235
44 business establishments with 178 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Retail Trade: 5
- Manufacturing: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51230 — Alvord city, IA (6.8 mi)
- 51239 — Hull city, IA (7.2 mi)
- 51247 — Rock Valley city, IA (9.3 mi)
- 51246 — Rock Rapids city, IA (9.6 mi)
- 51237 — George city, IA (11.2 mi)
- 51242 — Lester city, IA (11.3 mi)
- 51234 — Boyden city, IA (12.2 mi)
- 51240 — Inwood city, IA (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 51235
- Doon, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lyon County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 5: highest median household income in Lyon County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median home value in Lyon County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lyon County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of households with children in Lyon County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lyon County
- No. 3 of 5: lowest median age in Lyon County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median age in Lyon County
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Lyon County
Mail every home in 51235
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51235, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51235 in?
- 51235 is a Doon, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Doon; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51235 in?
- 51235 is in Lyon County.
- What is the population of 51235?
- About 1,007 people (±198), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,122.
- What is the median household income in 51235?
- $71,016 (±$14,039), 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 51235?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51235 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51235?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51230 (6.8 mi, Alvord), 51239 (7.2 mi, Hull), 51247 (9.3 mi, Rock Valley), 51246 (9.6 mi, Rock Rapids), 51237 (11.2 mi, George) and 51242 (11.3 mi, Lester).
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