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ZIP Code 51002
Alta, IA, Buena Vista County
Population
2,787
Land area
109.7sq mi
People per sq mi
25
City
Alta
ZIP 51002 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 51002 at a glance
- ZIP 51002 (Alta) is 56% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,625, 6% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,100 (20% below Iowa) and median rent is $953 a month.
Local data for ZIP 51002
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 51002, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,625
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$167,100
Prices +4.1% in a year
Median rent
$953/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
15.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
53
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
288
$15.6M annual payroll
PPP loans
$6.6M
308 loans
Campaign donations
$3,195
41% D, 21% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 51002, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
646
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 9°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 51002, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 51002?
- ZIP code 51002 is in Alta, IA (Buena Vista County).
- What county is ZIP code 51002 in?
- ZIP code 51002 is mostly in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 51002?
- About 2,787 people live in the 51002 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.