51050 ZIP Code — Remsen, IA

Plymouth County, Iowa

ZIP code 51050 is located in Remsen, Iowa, within Plymouth County. It covers approximately 139.50 square miles and serves a population of 3,043 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51050

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 $205,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,605. The poverty rate of 5% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51050 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,043

population

139.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Remsen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51035 Marcus (8.1 mi) 51014 Cleghorn (12.5 mi) 51031 Le Mars (12.9 mi) 51003 Alton (13.2 mi) 51022 Granville (14.1 mi) 51028 Kingsley (14.2 mi) 51048 Pierson (15.4 mi) 51037 Meriden (15.6 mi) 51041 Orange City (17.3 mi) 51038 Merrill (17.5 mi) 51036 Maurice (17.7 mi) 51046 Paullina (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,043
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	139.50 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.7937
Longitude	-95.9483
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.4%	34.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	31.5%	25.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.7%	4.3%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,043

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$94,605

Median household income

$39,146

Per capita income

$205,100

Median home value

$821

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

958

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

136

10–14

148

166

15–19

182

20–24

122

25–34

133

189

35–44

206

157

45–54

172

55–59

104

102

60–64

112

145

65–74

159

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	833	27.4%
18 and over	2,210	72.6%
65 and over	566	18.6%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,860	91.3%
Two or more races	93	3%
Hispanic or Latino	88	2.8%
Other race	59	1.9%
Asian	24	0.8%
Black or African American	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.4%	34.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	35.2%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	31.5%	25.5%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.7%	4.3%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	27.4%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$94,605

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 24.0%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,100
Median rent / month	$821
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	33.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	30.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.1%
Electricity	30.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.1%
Fuel oil	0.9%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	671	64.6%
Cohabiting couple	116	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	129	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	122	11.8%
Households with children under 18	377	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	339	32.7%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	29.2%
Married	58.8%	54.1%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	10.6%
Divorced	7.3%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	4.4%
Kindergarten	33	3.9%
Elementary school	374	44.4%
High school	267	31.7%
College / grad school	131	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Agriculture & mining 12.2%

Retail trade 10.6%

Construction 7.6%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Professional & management 2.0%

Information 1.9%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.3%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	14.6%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.8%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,909	95.6%
Spanish	55	1.9%
Other Indo-European	55	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,918	95.9%
Born in same state	2,909	95.6%
Born in different state	2,568	84.4%
Foreign born	9	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	125	4.1%
Not a US citizen	33	26.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	321	10.5%
Arab	199	6.5%
English	91	3%
French	75	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	64	2.1%
German	30	1%
Polish	18	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51050

What city is ZIP code 51050 in?

ZIP code 51050 is primarily assigned to Remsen, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51050 in?

ZIP code 51050 falls within Plymouth County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51050 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 51050 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 51050?

ZIP code 51050 has an estimated population of 3,043 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51050?

The median household income in ZIP code 51050 is $94,605, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51050?

The median home value in ZIP code 51050 is $205,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 51050 in?

ZIP code 51050 observes the CST timezone.