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 Moderate-density area
- $83,643
- Median income Above-median income area
- $277,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 51041 (Orange City, IA) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.4 in 2023 to 263.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 51041 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orange City, Sioux County, Iowa, home to 6,976 residents across 184.6 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51041 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,643 (9% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,441. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $277,000 (58% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 68.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $786.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sioux County, so 51041 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 51041
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orange City, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51041.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 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 51041, Orange City, 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
6,976
Population
184.6
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51041?
30.9
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
5.0%
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?
$83,643
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$35,441
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 51041 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Orange City, 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)
$83,643 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
2,545housing units
2,545
Total Housing Units
2,520
Occupied Units
25
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,000
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 51250
Sioux Center (51250)
8,249 residents
- 51041
Orange City (51041)
6,976 residents
- 51003 1,700
Alton (51003)
1,700 residents
- 51036 726
Maurice (51036)
726 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51041 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51041 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51036
Maurice (51036)
$122,841 median income
- 51003
Alton (51003)
$101,250 median income
- 51250
Sioux Center (51250)
$94,119 median income
- 51041
Orange City (51041)
$83,643 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 51041, 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 (6,976 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 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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