ZIP code 51002
Where is ZIP code 51002?
Alta, Iowa
Buena Vista County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 51002 belongs to Alta, Iowa in Buena Vista County. 51002 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 712. About 2,787 people live in the 51002 area, where the median household income is $70,625. The closest ZIP codes are 50588 (Storm Lake, 6.3 mi east), 51005 (Aurelia, 6.4 mi west) and 50592 (Truesdale, 7.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 51002 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Alta |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 712 |
| Coordinates | 42.6771, -95.3129 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 510 |
Population and income in 51002
| Population | 2,787 · higher than 78% of Iowa ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 25 · higher than 56% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.8 years · lower than 86% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 47% |
| Median household income | $70,625 · lower than 59% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,384 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $167,100 · higher than 55% of Iowa ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $953 a month |
| Housing units | 1,174 |
| Households | 1,053 (2.63 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 109.69 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 51002. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 51002
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50588 | Storm Lake, IA | 6.3 mi E | Standard |
| 51005 | Aurelia, IA | 6.4 mi W | Standard |
| 50592 | Truesdale, IA | 7.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 51053 | Schaller, IA | 11.9 mi S | Standard |
| 50576 | Rembrandt, IA | 12.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 51020 | Galva, IA | 13 mi SW | Standard |
| 51012 | Cherokee, IA | 13.3 mi W | Standard |
| 51033 | Linn Grove, IA | 14 mi N | Standard |
| 50567 | Nemaha, IA | 15.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 50568 | Newell, IA | 16.7 mi E | Standard |
| 51049 | Quimby, IA | 17 mi W | Standard |
| 51029 | Larrabee, IA | 17.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 51002 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 51002
123 MAIN ST
ALTA IA 51002
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Hanover: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (51002-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 51002?
- 51002 is a Alta, Iowa ZIP code.
- What county is 51002 in?
- ZIP code 51002 is in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
- What time zone is ZIP code 51002 in?
- 51002 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 51002?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 51002 use area code 712.
- What is the population of ZIP code 51002?
- About 2,787 people live in ZIP code 51002, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 51002?
- The median household income in 51002 is $70,625 a year, lower than 59% of Iowa ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 51002?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 51002 are 50588 (Storm Lake, 6.3 miles), 51005 (Aurelia, 6.4 miles), 50592 (Truesdale, 7.3 miles) and 51053 (Schaller, 11.9 miles).