Lawton, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51030
Woodbury County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,737
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $86,167
- Median income Above-median income area
- $271,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lawton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51030 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 51030 covers 153.7 square miles in Lawton, Woodbury County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,737 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51030 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,167 (12% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,803. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 0.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $271,000 (54% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,050.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Woodbury County, so 51030 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 51030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawton, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51030.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 51030, Lawton, 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
1,737
Population
153.7
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51030?
45.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
0.5%
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?
$86,167
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$44,803
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 51030 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Lawton, 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)
$86,167 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
653housing units
653
Total Housing Units
572
Occupied Units
81
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$271,000
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,050
Median Rent
1976
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
+14.7%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 51030 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.8% | 150 |
| 2020 | +6.7% | 160 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 172 |
| 2022 | +14.7% | 197 |
| 2024 | – | 206 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 51030, employing approximately 404 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,952,000.
43
Businesses
404
Employees
$23.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 32.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 11.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.0% |
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 51030 vs 51007 →
ZIP 51030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51106
Sioux City (51106)
26,544 residents
- 51054 5,110
Sergeant Bluff (51054)
5,110 residents
- 51039 2,475
Moville (51039)
2,475 residents
- 51024 2,070
Hinton (51024)
2,070 residents
- 51030 1,737
Lawton (51030)
1,737 residents
- 51007 730
Bronson (51007)
730 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51030 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51054
Sergeant Bluff (51054)
$119,716 median income
- 51007
Bronson (51007)
$117,125 median income
- 51024
Hinton (51024)
$114,219 median income
- 51039
Moville (51039)
$110,000 median income
- 51030
Lawton (51030)
$86,167 median income
- 51106
Sioux City (51106)
$78,434 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 51030 ranks #5 of 6 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 51030, 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 (1,737 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 51030 in?
ZIP code 51030 (Lawton) is located in Woodbury County, Iowa. Woodbury County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/woodbury-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51030?
ZIP code 51030 in Lawton, IA has a population of 1,737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51030?
The median household income in ZIP 51030 is $86,167, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51030?
The median home value in ZIP 51030 is $271,000, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51030 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51030?
ZIP code 51030 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 404 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51030?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51030 are: Construction (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Wholesale trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51030?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51030 increased by 14.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 51030?
In ZIP code 51030, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 51030?
In ZIP code 51030, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51030 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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