Alta, IA ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Alta, Iowa: 51002. Together they are home to 2,787 residents in 1,053 households.
Alta city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,250 |
| Households | 794 |
| Median household income | $65,833 |
| Median home value | $146,600 |
| Median age | 38.8 |
| Median rent | $894 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,787 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 1,053 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $70,625 (51002) to $70,625 (51002) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $70,625 |
| Homeowners | 77.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 4 routes, 1,142 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Alta
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51002 | Alta | 2,787 | 1,053 | $70,625 | $167,100 | 77.8% | 30.9% | 18.1% | 4 | 1,187 | 1% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Alta when at least 10% of its land lies inside Alta city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Alta. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Alta.
Counties
- Buena Vista County — 11 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Alta, IA?
- 51002. A ZIP code is listed for Alta when at least 10% of its land lies inside Alta city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Alta.
- What is the population of Alta, IA?
- The Census Bureau counts 2,250 residents inside Alta city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Alta hold 2,787 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Alta, IA?
- $65,833 inside Alta city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $70,625 to $70,625.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Alta, IA?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 4 carrier routes reaching 1,142 residential and 45 business mailboxes.
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