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 Low-density area
- $63,036
- Median income Near-median income area
- $133,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 21st 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 average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,660. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $133,000 (24% below the average Iowa ZIP), and median rent is $609; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in O'Brien County, so 51058 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 51058
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sutherland, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51058.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 51058?
40.9
Median Age
44.0%
Male
56.0%
Female
0.2%
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?
$63,036
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$30,660
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 51058 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Sutherland, 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)
$63,036 25th percentile higher than 25% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Iowa 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
503housing units
503
Total Housing Units
424
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,000
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 51245
Primghar (51245)
1,359 residents
- 51058
Sutherland (51058)
1,007 residents
- 51047
Peterson (51047)
646 residents
- 51029 251
Larrabee (51029)
251 residents
- 51009 164
Calumet (51009)
164 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51058 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51058 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51047
Peterson (51047)
$101,000 median income
- 51029
Larrabee (51029)
$86,042 median income
- 51245
Primghar (51245)
$69,531 median income
- 51058
Sutherland (51058)
$63,036 median income
- 51009
Calumet (51009)
$58,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 51058, 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 (1,007 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 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.
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