51041 ZIP Code — Orange City, IA
Sioux County, Iowa
ZIP code 51041 is located in Orange City, Iowa, within Sioux County. It covers approximately 70.94 square miles and serves a population of 7,016 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
About ZIP code 51041
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 $231,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $80,625. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% 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 10 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
7,016
population
70.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51041 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51041
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51041. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Orange City | Acceptable |
| Orange City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
51003 Alton (5.3 mi)
51036 Maurice (6.9 mi)
51250 Sioux Center (8.5 mi)
51238 Hospers (10.1 mi)
51234 Boyden (11.4 mi)
51022 Granville (12.3 mi)
51239 Hull (12.5 mi)
51027 Ireton (12.9 mi)
51201 Sheldon (15.1 mi)
51050 Remsen (17.3 mi)
51247 Rock Valley (17.4 mi)
51231 Archer (17.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,016 |
| Population density | 99 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 167 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 70.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0262 |
| Longitude | -96.0767 |
| 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 | 31.5% | 30.7% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.8% | 42.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
7,016
Population
99
People per sq mi
33.6
Median age
$80,625
Median household income
$33,702
Per capita income
$231,100
Median home value
$767
Median monthly rent
74.0%
Home ownership
7.0%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
1,933
Housing units
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
223
Under 5
225
253
5–9
255
206
10–14
208
319
15–19
323
412
20–24
417
365
25–34
368
417
35–44
421
331
45–54
334
137
55–59
138
237
60–64
239
297
65–74
299
221
75–84
223
74
85+
74
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,535 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 5,481 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,188 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 33.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.5%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
1.3%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,607 | 92.5% |
| Two or more races | 212 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 126 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 93 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.5% | 30.7% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.8% | 42.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
6.5%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
22.0%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $80,625 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
8.8%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
36.8%
$300k–$500k
22.8%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,100 |
| Median rent / month | $767 |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 73.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% |
| Median rooms | 7.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% |
| 3 or more | 27.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.5% |
| Electricity | 25.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,545 | 62.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 0.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 475 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 430 | 17.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 676 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 793 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.8% | 29.1% |
| Married | 55.2% | 58.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 7.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.4%
HS graduate
20.8%
Some college, no degree
14.6%
Associate's degree
18.5%
Bachelor's degree
28.6%
Graduate / professional
14.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 90 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 32 | 1.5% |
| Elementary school | 777 | 35.8% |
| High school | 241 | 11.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,031 | 47.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.1%
Manufacturing
19.7%
Retail trade
11.5%
Construction
10.7%
Professional & management
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Other services
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Public administration
2.4%
Wholesale trade
0.1%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.8% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.2% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 9.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.4% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 17.3% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 10.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.0%
Under 18 years
4.8%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
29.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.4% |
| Retirement income | 21.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| High blood pressure | 27.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.1% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.5% |
| Depression | 16.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.3% |
| Visited dentist | 74.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 356 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 27.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.8% |
| Public insurance | 29.6% |
| No insurance | 1.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,568 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 49 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 38 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,882 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 6,783 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 4,740 | 67.6% |
| Foreign born | 99 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 134 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 108 | 80.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3,511 | 50% |
| Italian | 448 | 6.4% |
| French | 314 | 4.5% |
| Polish | 290 | 4.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 192 | 2.7% |
| Dutch | 100 | 1.4% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.0% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51041
What city is ZIP code 51041 in?
ZIP code 51041 is primarily assigned to Orange City, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51041 in?
ZIP code 51041 falls within Sioux County, Iowa.
What is the population of ZIP code 51041?
ZIP code 51041 has an estimated population of 7,016 residents, with a density of 99 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51041?
The median home value in ZIP code 51041 is $231,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 51041?
The median household income in ZIP code 51041 is $80,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 51041 in?
ZIP code 51041 observes the CST timezone.