51449 ZIP Code, Lake City, IA
51449 is a ZIP code in Lake City, Iowa — mostly in Calhoun County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Carroll County. It covers 90 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51451, 51433 and 51453. 1,950 people live here in 823 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $75,329, close to the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 48.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lake City, IA
- County: Calhoun County
- Land area: 90 sq mi
- Population: 1,950
- Median household income: $75,329
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,950 |
| Households | 823 |
| Median household income | $75,329 |
| Income per person | $47,087 |
| Median age | 48.3 |
| Homeowners | 80.6% |
| Median home value | $115,800 |
| Median rent | $763 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% |
| Broadband internet | 88.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 1.9% |
| $15–25K | 10.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.0% |
| $35–50K | 11.4% |
| $50–75K | 14.9% |
| $75–100K | 18.2% |
| $100–150K | 19.9% |
| $150–200K | 5.5% |
| $200K+ | 6.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.3% |
| 10–19 | 9.6% |
| 20–24 | 2.7% |
| 25–34 | 13.7% |
| 35–44 | 9.2% |
| 45–54 | 9.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.6% |
| 65–74 | 17.4% |
| 75+ | 12.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.0% |
| Owned outright | 47.9% |
| Rented | 17.8% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.9% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 0.7% |
| 5–19 units | 5.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.0% |
Businesses in 51449
73 business establishments with 854 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 14
- Retail Trade: 12
- Manufacturing: 8
- Construction: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51451 — Lanesboro city, IA (5.9 mi)
- 51433 — Auburn city, IA (7.2 mi)
- 51453 — Lohrville city, IA (9.7 mi)
- 50579 — Rockwell City city, IA (10.2 mi)
- 51452 — Lidderdale city, IA (10.2 mi)
- 50561 — Lytton city, IA (12 mi)
- 51443 — Glidden city, IA (13.7 mi)
- 50050 — Churdan city, IA (13.9 mi)
Areas that include 51449
- Lake City, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Calhoun County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Carroll County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51449, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51449 in?
- 51449 is a Lake City, IA mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Lake City; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51449 in?
- 51449 is mostly in Calhoun County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Carroll County.
- What is the population of 51449?
- About 1,950 people (±176), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,098.
- What is the median household income in 51449?
- $75,329 (±$10,313), 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 51449?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51449 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51449?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51451 (5.9 mi, Lanesboro), 51433 (7.2 mi, Auburn), 51453 (9.7 mi, Lohrville), 50579 (10.2 mi, Rockwell City), 51452 (10.2 mi, Lidderdale) and 50561 (12 mi, Lytton).
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