51458 ZIP Code — Odebolt, IA

Sac County, Iowa

ZIP code 51458 is located in Odebolt, Iowa, within Sac County. It covers approximately 97.11 square miles and serves a population of 1,167 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51458

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 $103,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,702. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 51458 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,167
population
97.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51458 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51458

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City Status
Odebolt Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
51431 Arthur (6.7 mi) 51466 Wall Lake (8.3 mi) 51448 Kiron (9 mi) 51450 Lake View (10.4 mi) 50535 Early (10.7 mi) 51445 Ida Grove (11.5 mi) 51053 Schaller (12.1 mi) 51441 Deloit (13.6 mi) 51436 Breda (14.2 mi) 51465 Vail (15.5 mi) 51020 Galva (15.5 mi) 50567 Nemaha (15.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,167
Population density 12 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 161
Geography
Land area 97.11 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 42.3147
Longitude -95.2358
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 46.9% 43.8% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 38.9% 35.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 11.8% 17.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.4% 3.6% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,167
Population
12
People per sq mi
46.9
Median age
$68,702
Median household income
$36,778
Per capita income
$103,300
Median home value
$601
Median monthly rent
84.0%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
553
Housing units
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
48
Under 5
48
45
5–9
45
33
10–14
33
25
15–19
25
14
20–24
14
72
25–34
71
50
35–44
50
50
45–54
49
55
55–59
55
44
60–64
44
65
65–74
63
58
75–84
57
27
85+
27
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828924.8%
18 and over87875.2%
65 and over29725.4%
Median age46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%
Two or more races 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,12795.9%
Two or more races363.1%
Hispanic or Latino80.7%
Asian40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.9% 43.8% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 38.9% 35.1% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 11.8% 17.5% 21.5%
Over $200k 2.4% 3.6% 5.0%
Under $10k 4.4%
$10k–$15k 3.8%
$15k–$25k 13.4%
$25k–$35k 4.6%
$35k–$50k 11.2%
$50k–$75k 20.4%
$75k–$100k 19.2%
$100k–$150k 12.8%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k+ 3.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.4%
$10k–$15k3.8%
$15k–$25k13.4%
$25k–$35k4.6%
$35k–$50k11.2%
$50k–$75k20.4%
$75k–$100k19.2%
$100k–$150k12.8%
$150k–$200k7.4%
$200k+3.0%
Median income$68,702

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%
$50k–$100k 33.5%
$100k–$150k 13.3%
$150k–$200k 18.1%
$200k–$300k 10.0%
$300k–$500k 9.3%
$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$103,300
Median rent / month$601
Owner occupied84.0%
Renter occupied16.0%
Vacant20.9%
Single-family detached87.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.8%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.31

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.7%
2000–20090.5%
1990–19996.2%
1980–19892.5%
1970–197918.8%
1960–196911.8%
1950–19599.6%
1940–19492.5%
1939 or earlier46.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom3.6%
2 bedrooms24.8%
3 bedrooms41.5%
4 bedrooms19.9%
5+ bedrooms9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.6%
1 vehicle23.6%
2 vehicles41.5%
3 or more29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas38.1%
Electricity35.1%
Propane / LP gas25.3%
Wood1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29358.5%
Cohabiting couple326.4%
Male householder, no spouse10020.0%
Female householder, no spouse7615.2%
Households with children under 1812525.0%
Households with seniors (65+)18837.5%
Average household size2.27

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.0%14.6%
Married64.4%70.0%
Separated3.0%0.0%
Widowed1.9%5.8%
Divorced11.7%9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%
Some HS, no diploma 1.4%
HS graduate 35.8%
Some college, no degree 24.1%
Associate's degree 12.1%
Bachelor's degree 16.8%
Graduate / professional 5.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.7%
Bachelor's or higher22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3515.1%
Kindergarten83.4%
Elementary school13156.5%
High school5021.6%
College / grad school83.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%
Agriculture & mining 15.7%
Manufacturing 12.9%
Retail trade 12.9%
Finance & real estate 11.6%
Other services 9.4%
Transportation & utilities 6.2%
Professional & management 3.6%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Construction 2.4%
Public administration 1.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.5%
Service12.0%
Sales & office29.5%
Natural resources & construction8.6%
Production & transportation15.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.3%
Government12.0%
Self-employed16.5%
Unpaid family workers3.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.4%
Carpool4.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.9%
Work from home10.5%
Other means2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)17.1

Poverty

All people 10.2%
Under 18 years 7.3%
18 and over 11.2%
Married-couple families 6.1%
Female-led households 18.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.9%
Retirement income20.4%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP9.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.4%
High blood pressure37.1%
High cholesterol33.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis27.6%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer8.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.3%
Binge drinking20.3%
No physical activity25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.7%
Depression16.6%
Fair or poor health12.8%
Poor mental health12.2%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.4%
Visited dentist68.0%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss12.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans10512.0%
Disability%
Any disability11.3%
Under 183.5%
18–64 years10.2%
65 and over22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.5%
Public insurance44.3%
No insurance3.1%
Uninsured under 191.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,07191.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,16399.7%
Born in same state1,15398.8%
Born in different state96582.7%
Foreign born100.9%
Naturalized citizen40.3%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French14112.1%
Italian877.5%
English443.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab312.7%
Polish252.1%
Dutch161.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.9%
Internet access85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51458

What city is ZIP code 51458 in?

ZIP code 51458 is primarily assigned to Odebolt, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51458 in?

ZIP code 51458 falls within Sac County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51458 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 51458 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 51458 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 51458 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51458 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 51458 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 51458 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 51458 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 51458 in?

ZIP code 51458 observes the CST timezone.

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