51351 ZIP Code, Milford, IA
51351 is a ZIP code in Milford, Iowa in Dickinson County. It covers 108 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51331, 51340 and 51355. 4,988 people live here in 2,354 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $73,824, close to the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 48.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Milford, IA
- County: Dickinson County
- Land area: 108 sq mi
- Population: 4,988
- Median household income: $73,824
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,988 |
| Households | 2,354 |
| Median household income | $73,824 |
| Income per person | $50,900 |
| Median age | 48.2 |
| Homeowners | 74.2% |
| Median home value | $273,100 |
| Median rent | $906 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% |
| Broadband internet | 90.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 5.4% |
| $25–35K | 6.1% |
| $35–50K | 17.5% |
| $50–75K | 17.1% |
| $75–100K | 8.8% |
| $100–150K | 16.0% |
| $150–200K | 6.7% |
| $200K+ | 18.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.2% |
| 10–19 | 13.6% |
| 20–24 | 3.1% |
| 25–34 | 7.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 16.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.0% |
| 65–74 | 17.5% |
| 75+ | 9.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.3% |
| Owned outright | 24.4% |
| Rented | 18.9% |
| Vacant | 26.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.9% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 8.8% |
| 5–19 units | 6.1% |
| 20+ units | 3.7% |
| Mobile / other | 8.0% |
Businesses in 51351
166 business establishments with 1,291 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 29
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 21
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 19
- Retail Trade: 17
- Accommodation and Food Services: 16
- Transportation and Warehousing: 14
- Manufacturing: 12
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51331 — Arnolds Park city, IA (4.1 mi)
- 51340 — Fostoria city, IA (5.3 mi)
- 51355 — Okoboji city, IA (5.5 mi)
- 51360 — Spirit Lake city, IA (9.6 mi)
- 51347 — Lake Park city, IA (10 mi)
- 51338 — Everly city, IA (10.2 mi)
- 51364 — Terril city, IA (11.2 mi)
- 51301 — Spencer city, IA (11.3 mi)
Areas that include 51351
- Milford, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Arnolds Park, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Wahpeton, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- West Okoboji, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dickinson County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in Dickinson County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median home value in Dickinson County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Dickinson County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of households with children in Dickinson County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Dickinson County
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in Dickinson County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median age in Dickinson County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51351, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51351 in?
- 51351 is a Milford, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Milford and 1% lies inside West Okoboji; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51351 in?
- 51351 is in Dickinson County.
- What is the population of 51351?
- About 4,988 people (±228), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,844.
- What is the median household income in 51351?
- $73,824 (±$20,980), 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 51351?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51351 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51351?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51331 (4.1 mi, Arnolds Park), 51340 (5.3 mi, Fostoria), 51355 (5.5 mi, Okoboji), 51360 (9.6 mi, Spirit Lake), 51347 (10 mi, Lake Park) and 51338 (10.2 mi, Everly).
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