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Orange City, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51041

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

6,976
38/sq mi
$83,643
Median income
$277,000
Median home value
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orange City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51041 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51041 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 184.6 square miles in Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa. The area is home to 6,976 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 51041 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51041 sits at $83,643 (9% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $35,441. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $277,000 (58% above the state average) with median rent at $786 per month, and 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51041 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sioux County, so you can benchmark 51041 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 51041

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51041.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 51041, Orange City, 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

6,976

Population

184.6

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51041?

30.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$83,643

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$35,441

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51041 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,643 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,545

Total Housing Units

2,520

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

$277,000

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$786

Median Rent

1974

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

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 51041 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 179
2021 +10.0% 197
2022 +12.9% 223
2023 +12.4% 250
2024 +5.4% 264

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 245 business establishments in ZIP 51041, employing approximately 4,617 people with a combined annual payroll of $208,856,000.

245

Businesses

4,617

Employees

$208.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 37 15.1%
Retail trade 32 13.1%
Construction 29 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 25 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 8.6%
Finance and insurance 17 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 17 6.9%
Manufacturing 15 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.7%
Wholesale trade 8 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.3%
Information 7 2.9%
Educational services 5 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%

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 51041 vs 51003 →

ZIP 51041 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 51041 ranks #2 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 51041 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 51041 ranks #4 of 4 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
51003 Alton, IA 1,700 5.4 mi
51036 Maurice, IA 726 6.9 mi
51250 Sioux Center, IA 8,249 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sioux County

51250 standard
Sioux Center, IA
Pop: 8,249
51247 standard
Rock Valley, IA
Pop: 4,870
51023 standard
Hawarden, IA
Pop: 3,216
51239 standard
Hull, IA
Pop: 3,123
51003 standard
Alton, IA
Pop: 1,700
51234 standard
Boyden, IA
Pop: 1,268

Related Areas

Sioux County Orange City, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51041 in? ▼
ZIP code 51041 (Orange City) is located in Sioux County, Iowa. Sioux County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sioux-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51041? ▼
ZIP code 51041 in Orange City, IA has a population of 6,976 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51041? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 51041 is $83,643, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51041? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 51041 is $277,000, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51041? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 51041 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51041? ▼
ZIP code 51041 has 245 business establishments employing approximately 4,617 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51041? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51041 are: Other services (except public administration) (37), Retail trade (32), Construction (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51041? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51041 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 51041? ▼
In ZIP code 51041, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.9% 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 51041? ▼
In ZIP code 51041, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51041? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51041 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Orange City, IA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.