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Remsen, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51050

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

2,631
7/sq mi
$92,500
Median income
$219,700
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Remsen pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51050 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51050 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 355.5 square miles in Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa. The area is home to 2,631 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 51050 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51050 sits at $92,500 (21% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $42,233. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $219,700 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $938 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51050 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plymouth County, so you can benchmark 51050 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 51050

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51050.

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 51050, Remsen, 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

2,631

Population

355.5

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51050?

42.1

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$92,500

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$42,233

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 51050 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,500 Top 24% higher than 76% 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

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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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,134

Total Housing Units

1,062

Occupied Units

72

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$219,700

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$938

Median Rent

1958

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

-6.4%

YoY Change (2023)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 51050 have decreased 6.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.5% 182
2020 +0.4% 183
2021 +5.1% 192
2022 +19.0% 229
2023 -6.4% 214

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 51050, employing approximately 542 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,664,000.

70

Businesses

542

Employees

$20.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 14.3%
Retail trade 9 12.9%
Transportation and warehousing 9 12.9%
Finance and insurance 7 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 10.0%
Wholesale trade 5 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
51035 Marcus, IA 1,685 7.5 mi

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Related Areas

Plymouth County Remsen, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51050 in? ▼
ZIP code 51050 (Remsen) is located in Plymouth County, Iowa. Plymouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/plymouth-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51050? ▼
ZIP code 51050 in Remsen, IA has a population of 2,631 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51050? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 51050 is $92,500, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51050? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 51050 is $219,700, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51050? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 51050 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51050? ▼
ZIP code 51050 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 542 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51050? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51050 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (9), Transportation and warehousing (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51050? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51050 decreased by 6.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 51050? ▼
In ZIP code 51050, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 51050? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 51050 is 20.5 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 51050? ▼
In ZIP code 51050, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51050? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51050 is 3.6% 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 Remsen, 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.

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