Housing data for ZIP code 51028

ZIP code 51028 has an estimated 2,191 residents and 985 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).

It lies in Plymouth County.

16.6% of households rent.

The median gross rent is $785 (±$118) a month.

The median home value is $219,600 (±$30,355).

The median household income is $78,000 (±$12,795) a year.

Figures last updated on .

Residents
2,191 (±229)
Median gross rent
$785
Median home value
$219,600
Households that rent
16.6%

How ZIP code 51028 compares

Estimate (90% margin of error)
ZIP 51028Plymouth CountyIowaUnited States
Residents2,191 (±229)25,7473,210,507334,922,499
Housing units985 (±90)10,8911,437,699143,775,355
Households that rent16.6% (±5.4 points)26.4%28.3%34.8%
Median gross rent$785 (±$118)$910$972$1,413
Median home value$219,600 (±$30,355)$228,900$208,000$332,700
Median household income$78,000 (±$12,795)$83,251$75,059$80,734
Median real estate taxes (a year)$2,113 (±$300)$2,455$2,897$3,119
Renters paying 30% or more of income37.3% (±23.0 points)30.6%43.9%51.1%
Built before 198075.8% (±10.5 points)62.8%61.5%49.7%
Average commute23.7 minutes (±2.3)19.2 minutes19.8 minutes26.4 minutes
Households with broadband92.4% (±4.0 points)89.8%88.9%91.0%
Median age of residents41.8 years (±6.0)41.3 years38.6 years38.9 years

In ZIP 51028, median gross rent is not measurably different from Plymouth County ($910).

It is also lower than in Iowa ($972).

It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).

Among the 10 ZIP codes in Plymouth County with a published estimate, ZIP 51028 ranks 7 from highest to lowest median gross rent.

Among the 11 ZIP codes in Plymouth County with a published estimate, ZIP 51028 ranks 5 from highest to lowest median home value.

Among the 10 ZIP codes in Plymouth County with a published estimate, ZIP 51028 ranks 7 from highest to lowest median household income.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Rent in ZIP code 51028

Share of rented homes in each gross-rent range, 2020–2024
Monthly gross rentZIP 51028Plymouth CountyIowaUnited States
Less than $5006.0% (±6.1 points)17.7%8.4%6.3%
$500 to $99977.6% (±16.1 points)52.4%44.8%20.2%
$1,000 to $1,49916.4% (±15.8 points)26.2%32.3%28.1%
$1,500 to $1,9990.0% (±16.9 points)3.2%9.8%21.1%
$2,000 to $2,4990.0% (±16.9 points)0.0%2.7%12.0%
$2,500 to $2,9990.0% (±16.9 points)0.0%0.6%5.5%
$3,000 or more0.0% (±16.9 points)0.6%1.4%6.8%

The most common range is $500 to $999, paid by 77.6% of renting households.

Rent by bedrooms in ZIP code 51028

Median gross rent by number of bedrooms, estimate (90% margin of error)
BedroomsCensus median
1 bedroom$525 (±$132)
2 bedrooms$954 (±$139)
3 bedrooms$798 (±$212)
4 bedrooms$767 (±$385)

Rent burden in ZIP code 51028

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rentZIP 51028Plymouth CountyIowaUnited States
Less than 15%17.2% (±13.0 points)36.5%17.1%12.6%
15% to 19.9%23.1% (±21.3 points)19.6%14.6%12.2%
20% to 24.9%6.0% (±8.9 points)6.4%12.8%12.6%
25% to 29.9%16.4% (±15.9 points)6.8%11.6%11.5%
30% to 34.9%17.9% (±17.1 points)10.0%8.7%9.2%
35% or more19.4% (±15.4 points)20.6%35.2%41.9%

37.3% (±23.0 points) of renting households in ZIP code 51028 spend 30% or more of their income on gross rent.

Home values in ZIP code 51028

Owner-occupied homes by value, 2020–2024
ValueZIP 51028Plymouth CountyIowaUnited States
Less than $50,0002.7% (±2.0 points)5.4%6.6%5.3%
$50,000 to $99,99910.7% (±4.7 points)8.0%11.2%6.1%
$100,000 to $149,99919.5% (±5.6 points)10.5%13.8%6.8%
$150,000 to $199,99912.3% (±4.3 points)17.4%16.2%9.0%
$200,000 to $299,99927.5% (±5.6 points)26.6%23.1%17.8%
$300,000 to $499,99916.0% (±5.6 points)24.2%21.3%26.9%
$500,000 to $999,99910.2% (±4.9 points)6.5%6.8%20.9%
$1,000,000 or more1.1% (±1.2 points)1.4%1.1%7.1%

Value is the owner’s own estimate of what the home and lot would sell for, not a sale price or an assessment.

The homes in ZIP code 51028

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building typeZIP 51028Plymouth CountyIowaUnited States
Single-family, detached91.0% (±3.9 points)78.9%72.2%61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)2.9% (±2.0 points)3.3%4.5%6.2%
2 units1.4% (±1.9 points)0.8%2.1%3.4%
3 or 4 units1.6% (±2.5 points)4.9%3.5%4.3%
5 to 9 units0.8% (±0.9 points)2.2%3.6%4.5%
10 to 19 units0.0% (±2.5 points)4.4%4.0%4.3%
20 or more units2.2% (±2.1 points)1.7%6.9%10.3%
Mobile home0.0% (±2.5 points)3.8%3.2%5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.0.0% (±2.5 points)0.0%0.1%0.1%

When the homes in ZIP code 51028 were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year builtZIP 51028Plymouth CountyIowaUnited States
2020 or later0.3% (±0.5 points)1.2%1.7%2.0%
2010 to 20193.8% (±2.0 points)6.6%9.2%9.4%
2000 to 20099.4% (±3.7 points)8.6%10.8%13.6%
1990 to 19998.0% (±3.2 points)12.2%9.6%12.4%
1980 to 19892.5% (±1.6 points)8.6%7.1%12.9%
1970 to 197915.3% (±5.2 points)14.7%14.0%14.2%
1960 to 19697.8% (±3.7 points)8.7%9.7%9.9%
1950 to 19598.6% (±3.1 points)10.8%9.7%9.5%
1940 to 19493.0% (±2.7 points)4.1%4.6%4.4%
1939 or earlier41.1% (±7.3 points)24.5%23.5%11.7%

75.8% of the homes in ZIP code 51028 were built before 1980, so many fall under the federal lead-paint disclosure rules for homes built before 1978.

Heating fuel in ZIP code 51028

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used mostZIP 51028Plymouth CountyIowaUnited States
Utility gas42.7% (±6.5 points)45.7%60.2%46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.0.9% (±1.5 points)1.1%0.3%3.9%
Electricity40.6% (±6.9 points)37.5%24.4%41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)14.7% (±5.1 points)12.6%12.6%4.9%
Wood0.4% (±0.5 points)1.0%1.1%1.4%
Solar energy0.0% (±2.7 points)0.0%0.1%0.3%
Coal or coke0.0% (±2.7 points)0.0%0.0%0.1%
Other fuel0.0% (±2.7 points)2.0%0.7%0.5%
No fuel used0.7% (±0.8 points)0.1%0.6%1.2%

How people in ZIP code 51028 get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportationZIP 51028Plymouth CountyIowaUnited States
Drove alone75.4% (±7.4 points)79.1%76.0%68.8%
Carpooled9.7% (±4.8 points)9.2%7.8%8.5%
Public transportation0.0% (±2.2 points)0.6%0.7%3.2%
Walked1.7% (±1.4 points)1.1%2.9%2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)1.9% (±1.9 points)0.9%1.4%2.0%
Worked from home11.4% (±6.4 points)9.2%11.3%15.1%

Workers who live in ZIP code 51028 take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work.

ZIP codes near 51028

Nearest ZIP codes with Census figures, by straight-line distance between their internal points
ZIP codeDistanceMedian gross rentMedian home valueMedian household incomeHouseholds that rent
510488.1 mi$606$103,100$83,15814.7%
5103911 mi$903$268,200$110,00018.1%
5103012 mi$1,050$271,000$86,16715.4%
5101613 mi$970$89,400$51,87519.1%
5106113 mi$431$77,500$49,37511.3%
5105014 mi$938$219,700$92,50014.1%
5100415 mi$1,063$114,600$43,88223.4%
5104516 mi—$170,000$113,7508.3%

ZIP code 51028 is reported as ZIP Code Tabulation Area 51028: the Census Bureau’s area built from census blocks to match the ZIP code’s delivery area as closely as it can.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about ZIP 51028

What is the median rent in ZIP code 51028?

The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 51028 is $785 (±$118) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 51028?

The median value of owner-occupied homes in ZIP code 51028 is $219,600 (±$30,355) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51028?

The median household income in ZIP code 51028 is $78,000 (±$12,795) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Sources

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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM

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