Calumet, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51009

O'Brien County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

164
268/sq mi
$58,750
Median income
$83,300
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Calumet pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
268
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51009 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51009 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Calumet, O'Brien County, Iowa. The area is home to 164 residents, producing a population density of 268 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 51009 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51009 sits at $58,750 (23% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $38,419. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $83,300 (53% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51009 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing O'Brien County, so you can benchmark 51009 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 51009, Calumet, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

164

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

268

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51009?

38.3

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,750

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$38,419

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51009 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,750 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

57

Total Housing Units

50

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.0%
Renter 4.0%

$83,300

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

1944

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 51009, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,082,000.

5

Businesses

28

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 51009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51009 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 51009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 51009 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
51029 Larrabee, IA 251 4.5 mi
51058 Sutherland, IA 1,007 4.8 mi
51046 Paullina, IA 1,660 6.6 mi
51245 Primghar, IA 1,359 9.3 mi
51037 Meriden, IA 322 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51009 in?
ZIP code 51009 (Calumet) is located in O'Brien County, Iowa. O'Brien County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/obrien-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51009?
ZIP code 51009 in Calumet, IA has a population of 164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51009?
The median household income in ZIP 51009 is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51009?
The median home value in ZIP 51009 is $83,300, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51009?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51009 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51009?
ZIP code 51009 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51009?
In ZIP code 51009, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51009?
In ZIP code 51009, approximately 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51009?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51009 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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