Obrien County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
14,015
population (2021)
-2.7%
pop change since 2010
19141
FIPS code
Obrien County ZIP code map
About Obrien County
Obrien County is located in Iowa and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,015 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.7% from 14,398 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Obrien County is 19141.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,015 |
| 2010 population | 14,398 |
| Change | -2.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19141 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Obrien County
ZIP codes for Obrien County, IA (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51009 | Calumet | Obrien | View map |
| 51046 | Paullina | Obrien | View map |
| 51058 | Sutherland | Obrien | View map |
| 51201 | Sheldon | Obrien | View map |
| 51231 | Archer | Obrien | View map |
| 51245 | Primghar | Obrien | View map |
| 51248 | Sanborn | Obrien | View map |
| 51346 | Hartley | Obrien | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,322
Population
41.3
Median age
$67,529
Median household income
$32,310
Per capita income
$135,157
Median home value
$603
Median monthly rent
80.6%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
5,196
Housing units
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
443
Under 5
426
500
5–9
481
453
10–14
437
481
15–19
464
424
20–24
408
874
25–34
841
839
35–44
808
772
45–54
743
466
55–59
448
549
60–64
528
776
65–74
748
366
75–84
352
354
85+
341
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,294 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 11,028 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,937 | 21.1% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
Other race
1.5%
Black or African American
1.4%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,083 | 87.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 670 | 4.5% |
| Two or more races | 667 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 221 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 215 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 36 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $67,529 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.9%
$50k–$100k
23.7%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
17.6%
$200k–$300k
16.7%
$300k–$500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,157 |
| Median rent / month | $603 |
| Owner occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter occupied | 19.4% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
| Single-family detached | 86.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% |
| 3 or more | 37.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.7% |
| Electricity | 32.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,065 | 56.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 337 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,121 | 18.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,197 | 20.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,532 | 29.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,911 | 33.8% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.4% | 21.4% |
| Married | 59.8% | 56.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
35.8%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
13.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 323 | 9.6% |
| Kindergarten | 140 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,518 | 46.8% |
| High school | 720 | 23.6% |
| College / grad school | 527 | 16.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.2%
Manufacturing
17.2%
Retail trade
8.7%
Agriculture & mining
8.4%
Construction
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Professional & management
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Other services
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.3% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.5% |
| Production & transportation | 19.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.5% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 10.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.0% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
14.8%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
36.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 28.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 692 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 31.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.7% |
| Public insurance | 39.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,453 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 246 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 134 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 56 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,825 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 13,611 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 11,167 | 80.9% |
| Foreign born | 214 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 497 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 190 | 44.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3,412 | 23.8% |
| Italian | 864 | 6% |
| French | 840 | 5.9% |
| Polish | 692 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 612 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 136 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
| German | 12 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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