ZIP code 51242
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 51242 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Lester, IA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 51242 ZIP code area.
51242 is the zip code for
Lester, IA
- Total population
- 212▲
- Housing units
- 80▼
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 0.46
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 460.87▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.00
Demographic data for zip code 51242
- Male
- 102▲
- Female
- 110▼
- Median age
- Male
- 32.70
- Female
- 31.00
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 78▼
- Family households
- 58▼
- Nonfamily households
- 20▼
- Average household size
- 2.72▲
- Average family size
- 3.24▲
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 80▼
- Occupied housing units
- 78▼
- Owner-occupied
- 67▼
- Renter-occupied
- 11▲
- Vacant housing units
- 2▼
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 29▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 22▲
- 10 to 14 years
- 11●
- 15 to 19 years
- 9▼
- 20 to 24 years
- 15▼
- 25 to 34 years
- 29▲
- 35 to 44 years
- 20▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 21▼
- 55 to 59 years
- 10▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 18▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 12▼
- 75 to 84 years
- 11▼
- 85 years and over
- 5▲
- Median age
- 32.00▼
Age:
Age
- White
- 201
- Hispanic or Latino
- 8
- Black or African American
- 1
- Asian
- 1
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 1
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 0
- Other (One Race)
- 0
- Two or More Races
- 0
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 51242
- Population
(16 years and over) - 149
- Civilian labor force
- 102
- Employed
- 102
- Unemployed
- 0
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 47
- Percent Unemployed
- 0.0%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 97
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 71
- Carpooled
- 14
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 0
- Walked
- 9
- Other means
- 0
- Worked at home
- 3
- Mean travel time
- 19.1 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 102
- Management / business / science / arts
- 16
- Service
- 20
- Sales / office
- 22
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 13
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 31
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 102
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 4
- Construction
- 13
- Manufacturing
- 9
- Wholesale trade
- 16
- Retail trade
- 13
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 8
- Information
- 0
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 16
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 2
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 13
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 4
- Public administration
- 0
- Other services
- 4
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 102
- Private wage & salary workers
- 88
- Government workers
- 5
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 9
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 73
- Less than $10,000
- 2
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 3
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 0
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 3
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 29
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 18
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 9
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 6
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 3
- $200,000 or more
- 0
- Median household income
- $49,844
- Mean household income
- $62,000
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 6.3%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public libraries around Lester, IA
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Inwood Public Library WWW.INWOOD.LIB.IA.US | 103 S Main St Inwood, IA 51240 |
| Larchwood Public Library WWW.LARCHWOOD.LIB.IA.US | 1020 Broadway Larchwood, IA 51241 |
| Little Rock Public Library | 402 Main St Little Rock, IA 51243 |
| Rock Rapids Public Library WWW.ROCKRAPIDS.LIB.IA.US | 102 S Greene St Rock Rapids, IA 51246 |
| Primghar Public Library | 320 1st St Ne Primghar, IA 51245 |
| Sanborn Public Library WWW.SANBORN.LIB.IA.US | 407 Main St Sanborn, IA 51248 |
| Sibley Public Library WWW.SIBLEY.LIB.IA.US | 406 9th St Sibley, IA 51249 |
| Rock Valley Public Library WWW.ROCKVALLEY.LIB.IA.US | 1531 Main St Rock Valley, IA 51247 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 51242
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital | 255 North Welch Avenue Primghar, IA 51245 | (712) 757-2300 | 14 |
| Hegg Memorial Health Center | 1202 21st Avenue Rock Valley, IA 51247 | (712) 476-8000 | 123 |
| Merrill Pioneer Comm Hospital | 801 South Greene Street Rock Rapids, IA 51246 | (712) 472-2591 | 16 |
| Northwest Iowa Health Center | 118 North Seventh Avenue Sheldon, IA 51201 | (712) 324-5041 | 120 |
| Osceola Community Hospital | Ninth Avenue North Sibley, IA 51249 | (712) 754-2574 | 32 |
| Sioux Center Comm Hospital | 605 South Main Avenue Sioux Center, IA 51250 | (712) 722-1271 | 90 |
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