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Odebolt, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51458

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

1,467
6/sq mi
$86,250
Median income
$149,400
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Odebolt pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51458 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51458 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Odebolt, Sac County, Iowa, home to just 1,467 residents across 244.5 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 51458 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,250 (13% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $36,882. Local economic indicators show a 4.8% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $149,400 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $660 a month; 82.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sac County, so you can benchmark 51458 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 51458

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Odebolt, IA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51458.

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 51458, Odebolt, 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

1,467

Population

244.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51458?

42.0

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$86,250

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$36,882

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 51458 ranks nationally

Odebolt, IA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,250 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 52.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

658

Total Housing Units

524

Occupied Units

134

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$149,400

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$660

Median Rent

1957

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

122

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+22%

Total Change Since 2000

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 2012. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 51458, employing approximately 200 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,741,000.

42

Businesses

200

Employees

$10.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 23.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 14.3%
Construction 4 9.5%
Finance and insurance 4 9.5%
Wholesale trade 3 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.1%

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 51458 vs 51431 →

ZIP 51458 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 51458 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 51458 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 51458 ranks #2 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
51431 Arthur, IA 394 6.1 mi
51448 Kiron, IA 611 8.9 mi
51466 Wall Lake, IA 1,092 8.1 mi
50535 Early, IA 885 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sac County

50583 standard
Sac City, IA
Pop: 2,855
51450 standard
Lake View, IA
Pop: 1,583
51053 standard
Schaller, IA
Pop: 1,161
51466 standard
Wall Lake, IA
Pop: 1,092
50535 standard
Early, IA
Pop: 885
51433 standard
Auburn, IA
Pop: 676

Related Areas

Sac County Odebolt, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51458 in? ▼
ZIP code 51458 (Odebolt) 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 51458? ▼
ZIP code 51458 in Odebolt, IA has a population of 1,467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51458? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 51458 is $86,250, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51458? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 51458 is $149,400, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51458? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 51458 is White at 97.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51458? ▼
ZIP code 51458 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 200 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51458? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51458 are: Retail trade (10), Transportation and warehousing (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51458? ▼
In ZIP code 51458, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 51458? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 51458 is 19.0 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 51458? ▼
In ZIP code 51458, 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 51458? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51458 is 4.8% 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.