Zip code 51230: Alvord, Iowa

Q: What city is zip code 51230?

51230 is assigned to Alvord, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 51230?

About 478 people live in 51230, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 51230?

The median household income in 51230 is $75,625.

Q: What zip codes are near 51230?

The closest zip codes to 51230 are 51242, 51235, 51240, 51246, 51241.

Residential delivery areaLyon CountyCentral Time

Population

478

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$76K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$191K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

24 sq mi

20 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 51230

51230 is a rural zip code in Alvord, Iowa (Lyon County), covering 24 sq mi of land. About 478 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 51.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $75,625 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $190,800, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 99% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.8 minutes each way, and 26% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and cleaning and personal care. 27% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 51230 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 478 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate98.9%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IA 71.7%19th of 909 in IA
Broadband access98.4%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · IA 88.9%28th of 909 in IA
Self-employed workers27.4%
99th
U.S. 10% · IA 10.2%61st of 911 in IA
Veterans16.3%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · IA 6.5%16th of 911 in IA
Median age51.2
96th
U.S. 38.9 · IA 38.6138th of 911 in IA
Residents 65 and older29.5%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · IA 18.1%110th of 911 in IA
Work from home25.8%
89th
U.S. 15.1% · IA 11.3%25th of 911 in IA
Residents under 1825.7%
79th
U.S. 22% · IA 22.9%275th of 911 in IA
Housing vacancy10.6%
74th
U.S. 10.1% · IA 8.5%357th of 909 in IA
Average commute26.8 min
55th
U.S. 26.4 min · IA 19.8 min236th of 902 in IA
Median household income$75,625
44th
U.S. $80,734 · IA $75,059422nd of 896 in IA
Healthcare workers7.7%
23rd
U.S. 9.7% · IA 9.2%518th of 911 in IA
Per capita income$30,405
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IA $40,877802nd of 911 in IA
Median home value$190,800
19th
U.S. $332,700 · IA $208,000308th of 881 in IA
Bachelor's degree or higher19.6%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IA 31.4%516th of 911 in IA
Median earnings per worker$37,000
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IA $47,712840th of 910 in IA
Population density20/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IA 58/sq mi461st of 911 in IA
Uninsured rate1.5%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IA 5%743rd of 911 in IA
Population478
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IA 3,210,507683rd of 911 in IA
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · IA 11.1%905th of 909 in IA
Unemployment rate0.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IA 3.6%700th of 911 in IA
Diversity index4.1
1st
U.S. 61.4 · IA 31.4796th of 911 in IA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IA 5.9%827th of 911 in IA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IA 2.9%795th of 911 in IA
Government workers3.6%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · IA 14.5%870th of 911 in IA
Income inequality (Gini)0.254
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IA 0.444890th of 908 in IA

Measure	51230	Lyon	IA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IA
Homeownership rateStrength	98.9%	80.9%	71.7%	65.2%	99th	19th of 909
Broadband accessStrength	98.4%	90.2%	88.9%	91%	99th	28th of 909
Self-employed workers	27.4%	18.2%	10.2%	10%	99th	61st of 911
Veterans	16.3%	5.7%	6.5%	6.2%	98th	16th of 911
Median age	51.2	38.2	38.6	38.9	96th	138th of 911
Residents 65 and older	29.5%	19.1%	18.1%	17.2%	96th	110th of 911
Work from home	25.8%	9.8%	11.3%	15.1%	89th	25th of 911
Residents under 18	25.7%	28.2%	22.9%	22%	79th	275th of 911
Housing vacancy	10.6%	8%	8.5%	10.1%	74th	357th of 909
Average commute	26.8 min	18.9 min	19.8 min	26.4 min	55th	236th of 902
Median household income	$75,625	$76,746	$75,059	$80,734	44th	422nd of 896
Healthcare workers	7.7%	9.6%	9.2%	9.7%	23rd	518th of 911
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,405	$36,117	$40,877	$44,673	20th	802nd of 911
Median home value	$190,800	$230,000	$208,000	$332,700	19th	308th of 881
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.6%	20.4%	31.4%	35.7%	19th	516th of 911
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,000	$46,882	$47,712	$49,666	14th	840th of 910
Population density	20/sq mi	21/sq mi	58/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	461st of 911
Uninsured rateStrength	1.5%	4%	5%	8.4%	3rd	743rd of 911
Population	478	12,162	3,210,507	334,922,499	1st	683rd of 911
Poverty rateStrength	0%	5.3%	11.1%	12.5%	1st	905th of 909
Unemployment rateStrength	0.8%	2.3%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	700th of 911
Diversity index	4.1	12.6	31.4	61.4	1st	796th of 911
Foreign-born residents	0%	2%	5.9%	14.1%	1st	827th of 911
Tech workers	0%	1.2%	2.9%	3.8%	1st	795th of 911
Government workers	3.6%	14.6%	14.5%	14.5%	1st	870th of 911
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.254	0.415	0.444	0.483	1st	890th of 908

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

21%

45–54

55–64

24%

65–74

75+

Median age

51.2

Under 18

25.7%

65 and over

29.5%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0.4%
Hispanic0%
Asian0.8%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.8%

Diversity index

4.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 185
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 91.4%
Married couples: 84.3%
Living alone: 5.9%
Veterans (of adults): 16.3%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

37%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

37%

$150–200k

0.5%

$200k+

Median household income

51230

$75,625

Lyon Co.

$76,746

Iowa

$75,059

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,405

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.254

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

51230

$190,800

Lyon Co.

$230,000

Iowa

$208,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

51230

—

Lyon Co.

$843

Iowa

$972

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

99%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 207
Owner-occupied: 98.9%
Vacant: 10.6%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 7.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

26%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

16%

20–29

53%

30–44

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

26.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

70.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

28%

Construction and repair

26%

Cleaning and personal care

16%

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Production

Office and admin

Education

Engineering and science

Sales

0.8%

Legal and social services

0.4%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

29%

Agriculture and mining

25%

Education

15%

Wholesale

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Construction

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Information

Median earnings per worker

$37,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

27.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

3.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	51230	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$4,352	$74,888
Service	$12,022	$26,804
Sales and office	$48,438	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$95,653	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,625	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

55%

Some college

12%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

19%

Graduate

0.3%

High school graduate or higher: 98.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.3%
Households with broadband: 98.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 96.2%
No internet access: 1.6%
Without health insurance: 1.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Alvord
State: Iowa
County: Lyon County
Center point: 43.3562° N, 96.3221° W
Land area: 24 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Alvord3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 51230

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
51242	Lester, IA	5.3 mi	379	$95,625	$190,900
51235	Doon, IA	6.8 mi	1,007	$71,016	$240,700
51240	Inwood, IA	7.6 mi	1,914	$83,929	$232,600
51246	Rock Rapids, IA	9.4 mi	4,041	$72,400	$247,900
51241	Larchwood, IA	9.6 mi	2,103	$87,446	$280,600
51247	Rock Valley, IA	11 mi	5,094	$78,358	$262,900
56173	Steen, MN	12 mi	307	$59,286	$215,900
56138	Hills, MN	13 mi	927	$78,631	$207,300
51239	Hull, IA	14 mi	2,876	$77,540	$236,500
57027	Fairview, SD	15 mi	199	—	$114,700
57013	Canton, SD	16 mi	4,504	$76,458	$226,000
51237	George, IA	16 mi	1,605	$61,667	$159,500

Questions about 51230

What city is zip code 51230?

51230 is assigned to Alvord, Iowa. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 51230 in?

51230 is in Lyon County, Iowa.

What is the population of 51230?

About 478 people live in 51230, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 51230 in?

51230 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 51230?

The median household income in 51230 is $75,625.

What zip codes are near 51230?

The closest zip codes to 51230 are 51242, 51235, 51240, 51246, 51241.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 51230, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.