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Sutherland, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51058

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

1,007
5/sq mi
$63,036
Median income
$133,000
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51058 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51058 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sutherland, O'Brien County, Iowa, home to just 1,007 residents across 214.3 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 51058 reports a modest median household income of $63,036 (18% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $30,660. Poverty here runs at 11.3%, with unemployment measured at 1.6%. Median home value sits at $133,000 (24% below the state average), median rent at $609 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing O'Brien County, letting you compare 51058 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 51058

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sutherland, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51058.

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 51058, Sutherland, 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

1,007

Population

214.3

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51058?

40.9

Median Age

44.0%

Male

56.0%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$63,036

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$30,660

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51058 ranks nationally

Sutherland, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,036 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

503

Total Housing Units

424

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$133,000

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$609

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 32 business establishments in ZIP 51058, employing approximately 239 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,354,000.

32

Businesses

239

Employees

$10.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 6 18.8%
Wholesale trade 3 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.4%

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 51058 vs 51009 →

ZIP 51058 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 51058 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 51058 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 51058 ranks #4 of 5 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
51009 Calumet, IA 164 4.8 mi
51047 Peterson, IA 646 6.4 mi
51029 Larrabee, IA 251 7.8 mi
51245 Primghar, IA 1,359 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in O'Brien County

51201 standard
Sheldon, IA
Pop: 6,193
51346 standard
Hartley, IA
Pop: 2,451
51248 standard
Sanborn, IA
Pop: 1,857
51046 standard
Paullina, IA
Pop: 1,660
51245 standard
Primghar, IA
Pop: 1,359
51231 standard
Archer, IA
Pop: 282

Related Areas

O'Brien County Sutherland, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51058 in? ▼
ZIP code 51058 (Sutherland) is located in O'Brien County, Iowa. O'Brien County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/obrien-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51058? ▼
ZIP code 51058 in Sutherland, IA has a population of 1,007 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51058? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 51058 is $63,036, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51058? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 51058 is $133,000, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51058? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 51058 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51058? ▼
ZIP code 51058 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51058? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51058 are: Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51058? ▼
In ZIP code 51058, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 51058? ▼
In ZIP code 51058, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51058? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51058 is 11.3% 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.