51461 ZIP Code, Schleswig, IA
51461 is a ZIP code in Schleswig, Iowa — mostly in Crawford County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Ida County. It covers 54 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51460, 51439 and 51448. 1,097 people live here in 516 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $73,768, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Schleswig, IA
- County: Crawford County
- Land area: 54 sq mi
- Population: 1,097
- Median household income: $73,768
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,097 |
| Households | 516 |
| Median household income | $73,768 |
| Income per person | $51,415 |
| Median age | 42.2 |
| Homeowners | 77.1% |
| Median home value | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $534 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% |
| Broadband internet | 83.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.1% |
| $15–25K | 3.9% |
| $25–35K | 7.9% |
| $35–50K | 13.2% |
| $50–75K | 23.8% |
| $75–100K | 15.3% |
| $100–150K | 12.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.0% |
| $200K+ | 9.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.1% |
| 10–19 | 10.3% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 7.0% |
| 35–44 | 18.1% |
| 45–54 | 13.9% |
| 55–64 | 10.4% |
| 65–74 | 13.2% |
| 75+ | 6.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.5% |
| Owned outright | 24.9% |
| Rented | 19.7% |
| Vacant | 11.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 88.1% |
| Townhome | 6.3% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 1.2% |
| 20+ units | 2.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 51461
39 business establishments with 225 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51460 — Ricketts city, IA (5.7 mi)
- 51439 — Charter Oak city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 51448 — Kiron city, IA (8.7 mi)
- 51441 — Deloit city, IA (9.2 mi)
- 51445 — Ida Grove city, IA (10.6 mi)
- 51442 — Denison city, IA (11.6 mi)
- 51006 — Battle Creek city, IA (11.7 mi)
- 51431 — Arthur city, IA (13.3 mi)
Areas that include 51461
- Schleswig, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Crawford County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in Crawford County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median home value in Crawford County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Crawford County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of households with children in Crawford County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Crawford County
- No. 3 of 5: lowest median age in Crawford County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median age in Crawford County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Crawford County
Mail every home in 51461
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51461, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51461 in?
- 51461 is a Schleswig, IA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Schleswig; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51461 in?
- 51461 is mostly in Crawford County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Ida County.
- What is the population of 51461?
- About 1,097 people (±166), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,095.
- What is the median household income in 51461?
- $73,768 (±$1,643), 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 51461?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51461 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51461?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51460 (5.7 mi, Ricketts), 51439 (8.6 mi, Charter Oak), 51448 (8.7 mi, Kiron), 51441 (9.2 mi, Deloit), 51445 (10.6 mi, Ida Grove) and 51442 (11.6 mi, Denison).
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