Buena Vista County, IA ZIP Codes
11 ZIP codes cover all or part of Buena Vista County, Iowa. The Census Bureau counts 20,753 residents in the county, with a median household income of $71,719 and a median home value of $159,500. Median household income ranges from $70,625 in 51002 to $76,397 in 50510. Its largest communities include Storm Lake, Alta, Newell, Albert City and Sioux Rapids.
Buena Vista County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 20,753 |
| Households | 7,546 |
| Median household income | $71,719 |
| Median home value | $159,500 |
| Median age | 35.6 |
| Median rent | $894 |
All 11 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 23,243 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,612 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $70,625 (51002) to $76,397 (50510) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $71,925 |
| Homeowners | 74.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 19 routes, 6,880 homes (5 of 11 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Buena Vista County: 50510 ($76,397)
- Most residents: 50588 (13,431 people)
- Highest homeownership: 50510 (83.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 50588 (33.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 51002 (18.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 50588 (32.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 50588 ($184,900)
Every ZIP code in Buena Vista County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50588 | Storm Lake | 13,431 | 4,630 | $70,906 | $184,900 | 69.3% | 33.0% | 6.9% | 10 | 5,223 | 99% of its land |
| 51002 | Alta | 2,787 | 1,053 | $70,625 | $167,100 | 77.8% | 30.9% | 18.1% | 4 | 1,187 | 99% of its land |
| 51005 | Aurelia | 1,561 | 645 | $75,938 | $169,200 | 80.8% | 28.1% | 1.9% | — | — | 14% of its land |
| 50568 | Newell | 1,384 | 524 | $75,250 | $137,700 | 80.3% | 30.0% | 7.1% | 2 | 450 | 88% of its land |
| 50585 | Sioux Rapids | 1,080 | 438 | $71,346 | $120,600 | 83.6% | 30.1% | 4.2% | — | — | 52% of its land |
| 50510 | Albert City | 1,042 | 449 | $76,397 | $110,700 | 83.7% | 22.3% | 13.5% | 2 | 346 | 84% of its land |
| 51047 | Peterson | 693 | 314 | $101,000 | $130,300 | 88.9% | 15.9% | 5.3% | — | — | 27% of its land |
| 51033 | Linn Grove | 421 | 184 | $60,625 | $181,800 | 89.1% | 19.0% | 32.5% | — | — | 50% of its land |
| 50565 | Marathon | 380 | 163 | $51,875 | $59,700 | 89.0% | 19.0% | 10.3% | — | — | 95% of its land |
| 50576 | Rembrandt | 277 | 136 | $67,500 | $116,300 | 80.9% | 4.4% | 6.5% | 1 | 106 | 100% of its land |
| 50592 | Truesdale | 187 | 76 | $100,076 | $35,800 | 43.4% | 44.7% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Buena Vista County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Storm Lake — 11,428 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Alta — 2,250 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Newell — 944 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Albert City — 722 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Sioux Rapids — 722 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lakeside — 563 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Marathon — 234 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Truesdale — 187 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Rembrandt — 157 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Buena Vista County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Buena Vista County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Buena Vista County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Buena Vista County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Buena Vista County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Buena Vista County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Buena Vista County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Buena Vista County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Buena Vista County, IA?
- 50588, 51002, 51005, 50568, 50585, 50510, 51047, 51033, 50565, 50576 and 50592. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Buena Vista County?
- 20,753 residents in 7,546 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Buena Vista County?
- $71,719 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $70,625 (51002) to $76,397 (50510).
- Which Buena Vista County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 50510, at $76,397, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Buena Vista County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Buena Vista County?
- For the 5 of 11 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 19 carrier routes reaching 6,880 residential and 433 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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