51237 ZIP Code, George, IA
51237 is a ZIP code in George, Iowa in Lyon County. It covers 97 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51244, 51243 and 51232. 1,605 people live here in 690 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $61,667, below the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 46.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: George, IA
- County: Lyon County
- Land area: 97 sq mi
- Population: 1,605
- Median household income: $61,667
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,605 |
| Households | 690 |
| Median household income | $61,667 |
| Income per person | $34,014 |
| Median age | 46.9 |
| Homeowners | 80.4% |
| Median home value | $159,500 |
| Median rent | $822 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% |
| Broadband internet | 82.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.5% |
| $15–25K | 11.2% |
| $25–35K | 12.9% |
| $35–50K | 9.7% |
| $50–75K | 18.8% |
| $75–100K | 13.0% |
| $100–150K | 16.2% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 3.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.0% |
| 10–19 | 12.8% |
| 20–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 7.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 9.4% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.3% |
| 75+ | 16.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 27.5% |
| Owned outright | 49.5% |
| Rented | 18.6% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.1% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 0.6% |
| 20+ units | 2.8% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 51237
42 business establishments with 433 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Construction: 5
- Retail Trade: 5
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Manufacturing: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51244 — Matlock city, IA (7.2 mi)
- 51243 — Little Rock city, IA (8.9 mi)
- 51232 — Ashton city, IA (10 mi)
- 51234 — Boyden city, IA (10 mi)
- 51246 — Rock Rapids city, IA (10.4 mi)
- 51235 — Doon city, IA (11.2 mi)
- 51239 — Hull city, IA (11.7 mi)
- 51201 — Sheldon city, IA (12.6 mi)
Areas that include 51237
- George, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lyon County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in Lyon County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median home value in Lyon County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lyon County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Lyon County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lyon County
- No. 5 of 5: lowest median age in Lyon County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median age in Lyon County
- No. 3 of 5: fastest population growth in Lyon County
Mail every home in 51237
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51237, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51237 in?
- 51237 is a George, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside George; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51237 in?
- 51237 is in Lyon County.
- What is the population of 51237?
- About 1,605 people (±184), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,654.
- What is the median household income in 51237?
- $61,667 (±$9,874), 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 51237?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51237 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51237?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51244 (7.2 mi, Matlock), 51243 (8.9 mi, Little Rock), 51232 (10 mi, Ashton), 51234 (10 mi, Boyden), 51246 (10.4 mi, Rock Rapids) and 51235 (11.2 mi, Doon).
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