Emmet County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
9,321
population (2021)
-9.5%
pop change since 2010
19063
FIPS code
Emmet County ZIP code map
About Emmet County
Emmet County is located in Iowa and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 9,321 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.5% from 10,302 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Emmet County is 19063.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 9,321 |
| 2010 population | 10,302 |
| Change | -9.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19063 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Emmet County
ZIP codes for Emmet County, IA (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50514 | Armstrong | Emmet | View map |
| 50531 | Dolliver | Emmet | View map |
| 50578 | Ringsted | Emmet | View map |
| 51334 | Estherville | Emmet | View map |
| 51365 | Wallingford | Emmet | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,423
Population
43.8
Median age
$64,478
Median household income
$34,510
Per capita income
$104,940
Median home value
$517
Median monthly rent
83.2%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
3,669
Housing units
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
202
Under 5
213
290
5–9
305
237
10–14
250
408
15–19
430
184
20–24
195
468
25–34
493
516
35–44
545
508
45–54
536
330
55–59
348
386
60–64
407
608
65–74
641
300
75–84
317
149
85+
157
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,839 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 7,584 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,172 | 26.5% |
| Median age | 43.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.8%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic or Latino
6.6%
Black or African American
3.4%
Other race
1.8%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,157 | 80.8% |
| Two or more races | 686 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 669 | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 340 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 186 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.0%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $64,478 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.8%
$50k–$100k
23.4%
$100k–$150k
22.6%
$150k–$200k
11.5%
$200k–$300k
11.4%
$300k–$500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,940 |
| Median rent / month | $517 |
| Owner occupied | 83.2% |
| Renter occupied | 16.8% |
| Vacant | 15.9% |
| Single-family detached | 92.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 38.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.5% |
| Electricity | 13.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 37.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,707 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 412 | 13.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 781 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,008 | 19.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 848 | 19.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,449 | 38.6% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.2% | 23.6% |
| Married | 54.2% | 51.5% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
23.2%
Bachelor's degree
10.7%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 90 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 75 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 881 | 35.9% |
| High school | 482 | 32.7% |
| College / grad school | 720 | 22.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Manufacturing
19.2%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Agriculture & mining
10.0%
Retail trade
9.1%
Construction
7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Wholesale trade
4.4%
Professional & management
3.9%
Other services
3.1%
Public administration
2.1%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.8% |
| Service | 11.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 29.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 10.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.9% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.2 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
20.3%
18 and over
13.2%
Married-couple families
10.4%
Female-led households
14.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 67.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 398 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 and over | 39.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.6% |
| Public insurance | 46.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,008 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 352 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 336 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,976 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 8,897 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 5,870 | 65.5% |
| Foreign born | 79 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 447 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 255 | 59.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,014 | 10.8% |
| Italian | 840 | 8.9% |
| French | 781 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 374 | 4% |
| Dutch | 304 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 223 | 2.4% |
| Irish | 51 | 0.5% |
| German | 8 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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