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Schaller, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51053

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

1,161
6/sq mi
$72,534
Median income
$91,800
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Schaller pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51053 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51053 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Schaller, Sac County, Iowa, home to just 1,161 residents across 193.5 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 51053 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,534 (5% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $41,545. Local economic indicators show a 6.9% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $91,800 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $758 monthly, and 86.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sac County, letting you compare 51053 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 51053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Schaller, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51053.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 51053, Schaller, 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

1,161

Population

193.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51053?

41.2

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%

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?

$72,534

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$41,545

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51053 ranks nationally

Schaller, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,534 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

498

Total Housing Units

439

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$91,800

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$758

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 51053, employing approximately 198 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,168,000.

30

Businesses

198

Employees

$9.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 8 26.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 20.0%
Wholesale trade 3 10.0%

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 51053 vs 51020 →

ZIP 51053 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 51053 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 51053 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 51053 ranks #3 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
51020 Galva, IA 658 6.5 mi
50535 Early, IA 885 6.9 mi
51431 Arthur, IA 394 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sac County

50583 standard
Sac City, IA
Pop: 2,855
51450 standard
Lake View, IA
Pop: 1,583
51458 standard
Odebolt, IA
Pop: 1,467
51466 standard
Wall Lake, IA
Pop: 1,092
50535 standard
Early, IA
Pop: 885
51433 standard
Auburn, IA
Pop: 676

Related Areas

Sac County Schaller, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51053 in? ▼
ZIP code 51053 (Schaller) is located in Sac County, Iowa. Sac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sac-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51053? ▼
ZIP code 51053 in Schaller, IA has a population of 1,161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51053? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 51053 is $72,534, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51053? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 51053 is $91,800, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51053? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 51053 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51053? ▼
ZIP code 51053 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51053? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51053 are: Transportation and warehousing (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Wholesale trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51053? ▼
In ZIP code 51053, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 51053? ▼
In ZIP code 51053, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51053? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51053 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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