🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

51002

Alta

ZIP Code 51002 is a standard zip code serving Alta, Alta, Iowa (IA), in Buena Vista County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,741 with a median household income of $53,380. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Iowa (IA)
County: Buena Vista
City: Alta
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.677100
Longitude: -95.312900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 114.69 mi²
Water Area: 0.04 mi²
Population Density: 24.0 people per mi² (25th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.851008°N, 42.560773°S, -95.229737°E, -95.407833°W

With 2,741 residents spread across 114.69 square miles, this area has a population density of 24.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,741

Population

45th percentile

$53,380

Median Income

60th percentile

$105,100

Median Home Value

35th percentile

114.69 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 51002 is $53,380, and the median home value is $105,100.

Housing

1,230

Total Units

1,105

Occupied Units

89.8%

Occupancy Rate

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