Little Sioux, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51545

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

378
3/sq mi
$70,313
Median income
$80,000
Median home value
5.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51545 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51545 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 114.5 square miles in Little Sioux, Harrison County, Iowa. The area is home to 378 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 51545 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51545 sits at $70,313 (8% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $32,551. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $80,000 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $508 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51545 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harrison County, so you can benchmark 51545 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 →

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 51545, Little Sioux, 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

378

Population

114.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51545?

58.7

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$70,313

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$32,551

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 51545 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,313 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.8%

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

What does housing look like?

173

Total Housing Units

131

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$80,000

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$508

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 4 business establishments in ZIP 51545, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $133,000.

4

Businesses

7

Employees

$133K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 51545 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 51545 ranks #3 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 51545 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 51545 ranks #4 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
51523 Blencoe, IA 357 5.5 mi
51564 Pisgah, IA 501 6.1 mi
51557 Mondamin, IA 873 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51545 in?
ZIP code 51545 (Little Sioux) is located in Harrison County, Iowa. Harrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harrison-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51545?
ZIP code 51545 in Little Sioux, IA has a population of 378 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51545?
The median household income in ZIP 51545 is $70,313, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51545?
The median home value in ZIP 51545 is $80,000, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51545?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51545 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51545?
ZIP code 51545 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51545?
In ZIP code 51545, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.8% 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 51545?
In ZIP code 51545, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51545?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51545 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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