51008 ZIP Code — Brunsville, IA
Plymouth County, Iowa
ZIP code 51008 is located in Brunsville, Iowa, within Plymouth County. It covers approximately 0.28 square miles and serves a population of 168 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
168
population
0.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51008 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51008
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brunsville | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 168 |
| Population density | 600 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 149 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8092 |
| Longitude | -96.2692 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 712 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 11.9% | 34.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 50.7% | 35.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.3% | 25.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
168
Population
600
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$70,208
Median household income
$35,439
Per capita income
$122,900
Median home value
$1,167
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
1.4%
Unemployment
50
Housing units
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
Under 5
7
9
5–9
10
7
10–14
8
5
15–19
5
8
20–24
9
3
25–34
4
12
35–44
15
3
45–54
3
4
55–59
5
5
60–64
7
9
65–74
10
3
75–84
4
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 56 | 33.3% |
| 18 and over | 112 | 66.7% |
| 65 and over | 34 | 20.2% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.3%
Hispanic or Latino
12%
Other race
8.9%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 74.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 12% |
| Other race | 17 | 8.9% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 11.9% | 34.9% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 50.7% | 35.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.3% | 25.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
3.1%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
35.4%
$75k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
13.8%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 35.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 1.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $70,208 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
37.8%
$100k–$150k
26.7%
$150k–$200k
22.2%
$300k–$500k
13.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,167 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 80.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 63.1% |
| 3 or more | 21.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.7% |
| Electricity | 44.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 28 | 43.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7 | 10.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 19 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 20 | 30.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 25 | 38.5% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.2% | 16.2% |
| Married | 53.7% | 42.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 17.6% |
| Divorced | 20.4% | 23.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
34.7%
Some college, no degree
33.7%
Associate's degree
15.8%
Bachelor's degree
14.7%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 6 | 13.3% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 13.3% |
| Elementary school | 23 | 51.1% |
| High school | 10 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
31.9%
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Finance & real estate
10.1%
Other services
7.2%
Retail trade
5.8%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Public administration
4.3%
Information
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Construction
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.0% |
| Service | 5.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.0% |
| Production & transportation | 33.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.5% |
| Government | 5.8% |
| Self-employed | 8.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.4% |
| Carpool | 2.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.6% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.7% |
| Binge drinking | 20.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.8% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 69.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2 | 1.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.5% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 58.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.9% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| No insurance | 0.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 156 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 158 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 158 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 139 | 82.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 10.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 18 | 10.7% |
| English | 8 | 4.8% |
| Italian | 3 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2 | 1.2% |
| Arab | 2 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 98.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51008
What city is ZIP code 51008 in?
ZIP code 51008 is primarily assigned to Brunsville, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51008 in?
ZIP code 51008 falls within Plymouth County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 51008 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 51008 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 51008 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 51008 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51008?
The median home value in ZIP code 51008 is $122,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 51008?
ZIP code 51008 has an estimated population of 168 residents, with a density of 596 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 51008 in?
ZIP code 51008 observes the CST timezone.