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ZIP Code 51247 has segments in 2 Counties (Lyon, Sioux).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,094 (100%) |
| Population Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 43 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $78,358 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,505 |
| Median Home Value | $262,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,839 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,115 (60.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 710 (38.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14 (0.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,825 |
| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
| Family Households | 1,295 (71.0%) |
The table below compares 51247 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 13256 | 61st |
| Population Density | # 20194 | 40th |
| Median Household Income | # 13630 | 60th |
| Per Capita Income | # 18143 | 46th |
| Diversity Index | # 10479 | 69th |
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