51249 ZIP Code, Sibley, IA
51249 is a ZIP code in Sibley, Iowa in Osceola County. It covers 127 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 56117, 51243 and 51232. 3,564 people live here in 1,458 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $61,500, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sibley, IA
- County: Osceola County
- Land area: 127 sq mi
- Population: 3,564
- Median household income: $61,500
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,564 |
| Households | 1,458 |
| Median household income | $61,500 |
| Income per person | $35,382 |
| Median age | 41.4 |
| Homeowners | 77.9% |
| Median home value | $160,700 |
| Median rent | $774 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.5% |
| Broadband internet | 87.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.4% |
| $10–15K | 5.9% |
| $15–25K | 10.8% |
| $25–35K | 9.6% |
| $35–50K | 8.6% |
| $50–75K | 17.2% |
| $75–100K | 14.5% |
| $100–150K | 16.0% |
| $150–200K | 6.9% |
| $200K+ | 7.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 16.1% |
| 20–24 | 2.3% |
| 25–34 | 13.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.3% |
| 45–54 | 9.6% |
| 55–64 | 15.9% |
| 65–74 | 11.0% |
| 75+ | 9.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.0% |
| Owned outright | 43.2% |
| Rented | 20.2% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.6% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.6% |
| 5–19 units | 2.7% |
| 20+ units | 1.1% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 51249
129 business establishments with 1,510 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 24
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 16
- Construction: 13
- Transportation and Warehousing: 13
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 12
- Finance and Insurance: 10
- Manufacturing: 8
- Accommodation and Food Services: 8
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 56117 — Bigelow city, MN (8.3 mi)
- 51243 — Little Rock city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 51232 — Ashton city, IA (8.7 mi)
- 51354 — Ocheyedan city, IA (9.4 mi)
- 51350 — Melvin city, IA (9.6 mi)
- 51237 — George city, IA (14.4 mi)
- 56168 — Rushmore city, MN (14.4 mi)
- 51248 — Sanborn city, IA (14.5 mi)
Areas that include 51249
- Sibley, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Osceola County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51249, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51249 in?
- 51249 is a Sibley, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Sibley; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51249 in?
- 51249 is in Osceola County.
- What is the population of 51249?
- About 3,564 people (±159), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,558.
- What is the median household income in 51249?
- $61,500 (±$17,269), 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 51249?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51249 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51249?
- The closest, measured center to center: 56117 (8.3 mi, Bigelow), 51243 (8.6 mi, Little Rock), 51232 (8.7 mi, Ashton), 51354 (9.4 mi, Ocheyedan), 51350 (9.6 mi, Melvin) and 51237 (14.4 mi, George).
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