51245 ZIP Code — Primghar, IA
Obrien County, Iowa
ZIP code 51245 is located in Primghar, Iowa, within Obrien County. It covers approximately 77.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,096 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
About ZIP code 51245
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 $115,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,375.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,096
population
77.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51245 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51245
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51245. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Primghar | Acceptable |
| Primghar | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
51231 Archer (6.8 mi)
51046 Paullina (7.4 mi)
51248 Sanborn (9.3 mi)
51058 Sutherland (10 mi)
51346 Hartley (10.9 mi)
51022 Granville (12.9 mi)
51238 Hospers (13.9 mi)
51029 Larrabee (14 mi)
51201 Sheldon (14.5 mi)
51047 Peterson (15 mi)
51350 Melvin (16.6 mi)
51338 Everly (17.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,096 |
| Population density | 14 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 141 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 77.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0696 |
| Longitude | -95.6144 |
| 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 | 40.8% | 43.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.7% | 37.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 16.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
1,096
Population
14
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$76,375
Median household income
$34,323
Per capita income
$115,400
Median home value
$757
Median monthly rent
81.8%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
428
Housing units
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
45
Under 5
39
51
5–9
45
14
10–14
13
31
15–19
27
34
20–24
29
77
25–34
67
53
35–44
46
48
45–54
42
68
55–59
58
44
60–64
38
45
65–74
38
42
75–84
36
35
85+
31
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 261 | 23.8% |
| 18 and over | 835 | 76.2% |
| 65 and over | 227 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.8%
Black or African American
3.6%
Asian
2.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,017 | 92.8% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 27 | 2.5% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.8% | 43.1% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.7% | 37.3% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 16.5% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
23.4%
$75k–$100k
23.4%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 23.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $76,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.9%
$50k–$100k
23.7%
$100k–$150k
31.5%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k–$300k
16.5%
$300k–$500k
4.6%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,400 |
| Median rent / month | $757 |
| Owner occupied | 81.8% |
| Renter occupied | 18.2% |
| Vacant | 16.2% |
| Single-family detached | 87.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 34.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.8% |
| Electricity | 20.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.1% |
| Wood | 3.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 271 | 64.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 13 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 55 | 13.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 84 | 19.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 126 | 29.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 128 | 30.3% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.6% | 18.7% |
| Married | 62.2% | 61.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 8.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
35.9%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
15.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 9 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 9.4% |
| Elementary school | 80 | 39.4% |
| High school | 64 | 31.5% |
| College / grad school | 31 | 15.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Manufacturing
20.0%
Retail trade
8.7%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Construction
8.1%
Professional & management
5.5%
Public administration
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Other services
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.1% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 17.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 12.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.0% |
| Work from home | 1.3% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
15.3%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
25.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 28.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 36.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 8.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 28.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 58 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 36.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.8% |
| Public insurance | 33.3% |
| No insurance | 1.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,012 | 92.3% |
| Spanish | 9 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,068 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 1,065 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 858 | 78.3% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 28 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 13 | 46.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 136 | 12.4% |
| Italian | 75 | 6.8% |
| French | 68 | 6.2% |
| Polish | 40 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 33 | 3% |
| Dutch | 24 | 2.2% |
| Irish | 8 | 0.7% |
| German | 5 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 99.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51245
What city is ZIP code 51245 in?
ZIP code 51245 is primarily assigned to Primghar, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51245 in?
ZIP code 51245 falls within Obrien County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 51245 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 51245 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51245?
The median home value in ZIP code 51245 is $115,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 51245?
ZIP code 51245 has an estimated population of 1,096 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 51245?
The median household income in ZIP code 51245 is $76,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 51245 in?
ZIP code 51245 observes the CST timezone.