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ZIP Code 51249
Sibley, IA, Osceola County
Population
3,564
Land area
126.6sq mi
People per sq mi
28
City
Sibley
ZIP 51249 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 51249 at a glance
- ZIP 51249 (Sibley) is 51% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,500 a year, 18% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,700 (23% below Iowa) and median rent is $774 a month.
Local data for ZIP 51249
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 51249, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,500
Poverty rate
22.5%
Median home value
$160,700
Prices +30.3% in a year
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
16.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
129
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,510
$64M annual payroll
PPP loans
$13.31M
368 loans
Campaign donations
$19.42K
0% D, 19% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 51249, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
553
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
12
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
30.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 51249, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 51249
ZIP codes near 51249
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 51232Ashton | 7 mi | 61 |
| 51350Melvin | 9.5 mi | 44.5 |
| 51243Little Rock | 9.6 mi | 52.3 |
| 56117Bigelow | 10 mi | 23.3 |
| 51354Ocheyedan | 10 mi | 85.4 |
| 51248Sanborn | 14 mi | 79.1 |
| 51237George | 14 mi | 97.1 |
| 51244Matlock | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 51249?
- ZIP code 51249 is in Sibley, IA (Osceola County).
- What county is ZIP code 51249 in?
- ZIP code 51249 is mostly in Osceola County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 51249?
- About 3,564 people live in the 51249 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.