Holstein, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51025
Ida County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,989
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,543
- Median income Near-median income area
- $119,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 32.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Holstein pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51025 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 51025 covers 280.1 square miles in Holstein, Ida County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,989 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51025 reports a modest median household income of $65,543 (14% below the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,066. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,200 (32% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 76.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Ida County, so 51025 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 51025
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holstein, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51025.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 51025, Holstein, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,989
Population
280.1
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51025?
42.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,543
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$42,066
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
15.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 51025 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Holstein, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,543 31st percentile higher than 31% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
842housing units
842
Total Housing Units
822
Occupied Units
20
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,200
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+32.7%
YoY Change (2022)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 51025 have increased 32.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +23.6% | 197 |
| 2019 | – | 198 |
| 2020 | -0.3% | 197 |
| 2021 | +2.4% | 202 |
| 2022 | +32.7% | 268 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 51025, employing approximately 1,340 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,153,000.
83
Businesses
1,340
Employees
$76.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 14.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 51025 vs 51020 →
ZIP 51025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51025
Holstein (51025)
1,989 residents
- 51020 658
Galva (51020)
658 residents
- 51049 506
Quimby (51049)
506 residents
- 51018 404
Cushing (51018)
404 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51025 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51020
Galva (51020)
$80,066 median income
- 51025
Holstein (51025)
$65,543 median income
- 51018
Cushing (51018)
$60,833 median income
- 51049
Quimby (51049)
$57,120 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 51025 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 51025, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,989 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 51025 in?
ZIP code 51025 (Holstein) is located in Ida County, Iowa. Ida County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ida-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51025?
ZIP code 51025 in Holstein, IA has a population of 1,989 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51025?
The median household income in ZIP 51025 is $65,543, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51025?
The median home value in ZIP 51025 is $119,200, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51025?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51025 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51025?
ZIP code 51025 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 1,340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51025?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51025 are: Retail trade (12), Transportation and warehousing (12), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51025?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51025 increased by 32.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51025?
In ZIP code 51025, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 51025?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 51025 is 15.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51025?
In ZIP code 51025, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51025?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51025 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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