51245 ZIP Code, Primghar, IA
51245 is a ZIP code in Primghar, Iowa in O'Brien County. It covers 77 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51231, 51058 and 51046. 1,377 people live here in 475 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $69,531, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Primghar, IA
- County: O'Brien County
- Land area: 77 sq mi
- Population: 1,377
- Median household income: $69,531
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,377 |
| Households | 475 |
| Median household income | $69,531 |
| Income per person | $28,395 |
| Median age | 33.4 |
| Homeowners | 78.9% |
| Median home value | $149,700 |
| Median rent | $672 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.5% |
| Broadband internet | 95.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 12.4% |
| $25–35K | 5.1% |
| $35–50K | 9.9% |
| $50–75K | 22.7% |
| $75–100K | 15.6% |
| $100–150K | 22.3% |
| $150–200K | 7.2% |
| $200K+ | 2.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 21.5% |
| 10–19 | 13.0% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.2% |
| 35–44 | 9.1% |
| 45–54 | 12.8% |
| 55–64 | 10.6% |
| 65–74 | 6.8% |
| 75+ | 8.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.6% |
| Owned outright | 32.3% |
| Rented | 18.8% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.1% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.4% |
| 5–19 units | 2.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 51245
42 business establishments with 259 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
- Construction: 4
- Retail Trade: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51231 — Archer city, IA (7.3 mi)
- 51058 — Sutherland city, IA (8.8 mi)
- 51046 — Paullina city, IA (8.9 mi)
- 51248 — Sanborn city, IA (9.2 mi)
- 51009 — Calumet city, IA (9.5 mi)
- 51346 — Hartley city, IA (10.8 mi)
- 51029 — Larrabee city, IA (13.6 mi)
- 51022 — Granville city, IA (14.2 mi)
Areas that include 51245
- Primghar, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- O'Brien County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 7: highest median household income in O'Brien County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in O'Brien County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of households with children in O'Brien County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in O'Brien County
- No. 1 of 7: lowest median age in O'Brien County
- No. 2 of 6: fastest population growth in O'Brien County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51245, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51245 in?
- 51245 is a Primghar, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Primghar; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51245 in?
- 51245 is in O'Brien County.
- What is the population of 51245?
- About 1,377 people (±259), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,306.
- What is the median household income in 51245?
- $69,531 (±$17,725), 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 51245?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51245 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51245?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51231 (7.3 mi, Archer), 51058 (8.8 mi, Sutherland), 51046 (8.9 mi, Paullina), 51248 (9.2 mi, Sanborn), 51009 (9.5 mi, Calumet) and 51346 (10.8 mi, Hartley).
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