51241 ZIP Code — Larchwood, IA
Lyon County, Iowa
ZIP code 51241 is located in Larchwood, Iowa, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 89.61 square miles and serves a population of 2,237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
About ZIP code 51241
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $296,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $97,788. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,237
population
89.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51241 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51241
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51241. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Larchwood | Acceptable |
| Larchwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
56138 Hills (8.7 mi)
51240 Inwood (8.8 mi)
57068 Valley Springs (9.6 mi)
51230 Alvord (9.7 mi)
57110 Sioux Falls (11.3 mi)
57005 Brandon (11.4 mi)
57108 Sioux Falls (11.5 mi)
57032 Harrisburg (11.7 mi)
57013 Canton (12.2 mi)
57103 Sioux Falls (13.6 mi)
57186 Sioux Falls (14.1 mi)
57198 Sioux Falls (14.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,237 |
| Population density | 25 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 89.61 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.4377 |
| Longitude | -96.4657 |
| 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 | 32.5% | 35.8% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 40.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.8% | 21.9% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
2,237
Population
25
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$97,788
Median household income
$37,923
Per capita income
$296,900
Median home value
$793
Median monthly rent
83.1%
Home ownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
0.2%
Unemployment
712
Housing units
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
47
Under 5
42
91
5–9
82
90
10–14
82
98
15–19
88
93
20–24
85
157
25–34
143
139
35–44
126
183
45–54
166
38
55–59
34
57
60–64
51
98
65–74
89
69
75–84
63
14
85+
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 597 | 26.7% |
| 18 and over | 1,640 | 73.3% |
| 65 and over | 345 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,171 | 96.4% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.5% | 35.8% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 40.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.8% | 21.9% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
3.7%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
12.9%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
26.6%
$150k–$200k
16.4%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $97,788 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
7.4%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k–$300k
14.8%
$300k–$500k
38.7%
$500k–$1M
10.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,900 |
| Median rent / month | $793 |
| Owner occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter occupied | 16.9% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 91.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 8.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 22.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 38.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.3% |
| Electricity | 26.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 51.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 10.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 583 | 70.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9 | 1.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 106 | 12.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 130 | 15.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 323 | 39.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 230 | 27.8% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.3% | 19.1% |
| Married | 58.3% | 69.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 5.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
33.5%
Some college, no degree
13.5%
Associate's degree
23.8%
Bachelor's degree
18.5%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 8 | 1.4% |
| Kindergarten | 77 | 13.2% |
| Elementary school | 260 | 44.6% |
| High school | 186 | 31.9% |
| College / grad school | 52 | 8.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Retail trade
13.3%
Construction
9.8%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Other services
6.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Public administration
5.8%
Professional & management
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.1% |
| Service | 12.0% |
| Sales & office | 27.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.7% |
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 2.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
Poverty
All people
3.9%
Under 18 years
2.2%
18 and over
4.6%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
9.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 22.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.2% |
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 106 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 29.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.1% |
| Public insurance | 22.1% |
| No insurance | 2.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,148 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 15 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 9 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,229 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 2,229 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 690 | 30.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 496 | 22.2% |
| Italian | 272 | 12.2% |
| Polish | 234 | 10.5% |
| Arab | 69 | 3.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 67 | 3% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0.1% |
| German | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51241
What city is ZIP code 51241 in?
ZIP code 51241 is primarily assigned to Larchwood, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51241 in?
ZIP code 51241 falls within Lyon County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 51241 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 51241 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 51241?
ZIP code 51241 has an estimated population of 2,237 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 51241?
The median household income in ZIP code 51241 is $97,788, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51241?
The median home value in ZIP code 51241 is $296,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 51241 in?
ZIP code 51241 observes the CST timezone.