Osceola County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
6,159
population (2021)
-4.7%
pop change since 2010
19143
FIPS code
Osceola County ZIP code map
About Osceola County
Osceola County is located in Iowa and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,159 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.7% from 6,462 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Osceola County is 19143.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,159 |
| 2010 population | 6,462 |
| Change | -4.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19143 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Osceola County
ZIP codes for Osceola County, IA (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51232 | Ashton | Osceola | View map |
| 51249 | Sibley | Osceola | View map |
| 51345 | Harris | Osceola | View map |
| 51350 | Melvin | Osceola | View map |
| 51354 | Ocheyedan | Osceola | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,113
Population
45.5
Median age
$66,817
Median household income
$35,926
Per capita income
$110,520
Median home value
$796
Median monthly rent
73.1%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
2,243
Housing units
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
154
Under 5
128
201
5–9
167
253
10–14
211
197
15–19
165
148
20–24
123
354
25–34
295
362
35–44
302
373
45–54
312
229
55–59
191
326
60–64
271
383
65–74
320
216
75–84
180
137
85+
115
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,372 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 4,741 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,351 | 20.8% |
| Median age | 45.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Other race
1.6%
Asian
1.3%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,615 | 87.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 279 | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 233 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 102 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 85 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
22.2%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 22.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $66,817 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.8%
$50k–$100k
29.3%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k–$300k
14.8%
$300k–$500k
3.6%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,520 |
| Median rent / month | $796 |
| Owner occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter occupied | 26.9% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
| Single-family detached | 85.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 33.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.5% |
| Electricity | 25.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 47.3% |
| Fuel oil | 2.6% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,272 | 48.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 167 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 626 | 27.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 567 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 555 | 20.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 929 | 33.0% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.4% | 20.5% |
| Married | 60.4% | 58.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
38.7%
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
12.0%
Graduate / professional
2.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 108 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 671 | 56.2% |
| High school | 341 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 160 | 7.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.4%
Education & healthcare
16.1%
Agriculture & mining
15.5%
Retail trade
8.4%
Wholesale trade
8.1%
Construction
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Other services
4.5%
Professional & management
3.6%
Public administration
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.6% |
| Service | 10.7% |
| Sales & office | 14.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.3% |
| Production & transportation | 28.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.3% |
| Government | 7.7% |
| Self-employed | 12.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.5% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 12.7% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
21.8%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
60.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.9% |
| Retirement income | 16.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 65.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 430 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 23.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.1% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,831 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 252 | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 207 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 31 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,789 | 92.9% |
| Born in same state | 5,768 | 92.6% |
| Born in different state | 3,770 | 61.2% |
| Foreign born | 21 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 324 | 7.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 139 | 42.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 1,069 | 17.5% |
| Italian | 464 | 7.6% |
| Polish | 431 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 270 | 4.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 147 | 2.4% |
| German | 119 | 1.9% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 91.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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