51241 ZIP Code, Larchwood, IA
51241 is a ZIP code in Larchwood, Iowa in Lyon County. It covers 90 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51242, 56138 and 57068. 2,103 people live here in 825 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $87,446, above the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Larchwood, IA
- County: Lyon County
- Land area: 90 sq mi
- Population: 2,103
- Median household income: $87,446
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,103 |
| Households | 825 |
| Median household income | $87,446 |
| Income per person | $41,199 |
| Median age | 34.9 |
| Homeowners | 78.7% |
| Median home value | $280,600 |
| Median rent | $864 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% |
| Broadband internet | 89.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.8% |
| $10–15K | 5.6% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 2.4% |
| $35–50K | 13.1% |
| $50–75K | 15.4% |
| $75–100K | 13.8% |
| $100–150K | 21.3% |
| $150–200K | 16.0% |
| $200K+ | 7.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.7% |
| 10–19 | 13.0% |
| 20–24 | 9.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.3% |
| 45–54 | 15.5% |
| 55–64 | 6.5% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.3% |
| Owned outright | 28.7% |
| Rented | 19.0% |
| Vacant | 9.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.6% |
| Townhome | 0.9% |
| 2–4 units | 2.3% |
| 5–19 units | 4.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.0% |
Businesses in 51241
58 business establishments with 885 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 14
- Manufacturing: 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Retail Trade: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51242 — Lester city, IA (6.3 mi)
- 56138 — Hills city, MN (7.2 mi)
- 57068 — Valley Springs city, SD (8.6 mi)
- 51230 — Alvord city, IA (9.6 mi)
- 51240 — Inwood city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 57110 — Sioux Falls city, SD (10.9 mi)
- 57032 — Harrisburg city, SD (11 mi)
- 57005 — Brandon city, SD (11.7 mi)
Areas that include 51241
- Larchwood, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lyon County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 5: highest median household income in Lyon County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median home value in Lyon County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lyon County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of households with children in Lyon County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lyon County
- No. 2 of 5: lowest median age in Lyon County
- No. 4 of 5: highest median age in Lyon County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Lyon County
Mail every home in 51241
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51241, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51241 in?
- 51241 is a Larchwood, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Larchwood; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51241 in?
- 51241 is in Lyon County.
- What is the population of 51241?
- About 2,103 people (±342), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,916.
- What is the median household income in 51241?
- $87,446 (±$16,326), 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 51241?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51241 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51241?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51242 (6.3 mi, Lester), 56138 (7.2 mi, Hills), 57068 (8.6 mi, Valley Springs), 51230 (9.6 mi, Alvord), 51240 (9.8 mi, Inwood) and 57110 (10.9 mi, Sioux Falls).
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