51237 ZIP Code — George, IA

Lyon County, Iowa

ZIP code 51237 is located in George, Iowa, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 97.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,700 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51237

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,563. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51237 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,700

population

97.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51237 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51237

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
George	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51243 Little Rock (6.6 mi) 51246 Rock Rapids (9.6 mi) 51232 Ashton (10.3 mi) 51234 Boyden (11.1 mi) 51249 Sibley (12.7 mi) 51239 Hull (12.8 mi) 51235 Doon (12.9 mi) 51201 Sheldon (13.2 mi) 56129 Ellsworth (13.2 mi) 51230 Alvord (16.2 mi) 56110 Adrian (18.4 mi) 51238 Hospers (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,700
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	97.06 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.3452
Longitude	-95.9886
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	35.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	40.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	21.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.0%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,700

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$61,563

Median household income

$32,390

Per capita income

$114,500

Median home value

$771

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

661

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

115

60–64

113

102

65–74

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	351	20.6%
18 and over	1,349	79.4%
65 and over	452	26.6%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,586	90.6%
Two or more races	62	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	51	2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	35	2%
Other race	11	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	35.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	40.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	21.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.0%	5.0%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$61,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 30.1%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,500
Median rent / month	$771
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	95.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	5.4%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	13.8%
1939 or earlier	40.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.4%
Electricity	15.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.8%
Fuel oil	3.9%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	445	61.6%
Cohabiting couple	46	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	83	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	148	20.5%
Households with children under 18	174	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	301	41.7%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	16.7%
Married	68.0%	64.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	14.8%
Divorced	6.6%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.6%
Kindergarten	11	3.3%
Elementary school	175	52.9%
High school	98	29.6%
College / grad school	35	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.5%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 9.0%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Professional & management 4.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Other services 3.5%

Construction 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	15.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 0.6%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,589	93.5%
Spanish	20	1.3%
Other Indo-European	7	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,667	98.1%
Born in same state	1,667	98.1%
Born in different state	1,144	67.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	33	1.9%
Not a US citizen	13	39.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	338	19.9%
French	103	6.1%
Arab	59	3.5%
Italian	52	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	38	2.2%
Dutch	11	0.6%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	89.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51237

What city is ZIP code 51237 in?

ZIP code 51237 is primarily assigned to George, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51237 in?

ZIP code 51237 falls within Lyon County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51237 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 51237 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 51237 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 51237 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51237 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 51237 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51237?

The median home value in ZIP code 51237 is $114,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 51237 in?

ZIP code 51237 observes the CST timezone.