ZIP code 51002: Alta, IA
51002 is a ZIP code in Alta, Iowa, mainly in Buena Vista County, part of the Storm Lake, IA micro area. About 2,787 people live here.
- Population
- 2,787
- Median household income
- $70,625
- Typical home value
- $209,600+0.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $953gross, per month
- Median age
- 35.8
- Homeowners
- 77.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 51002 details
| City | Alta |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County (also partly Cherokee County) |
| Metro area | Storm Lake, IA |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 109.7 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 25 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 15.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 42.70205, -95.31892 |
Median rent in 51002 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $731/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $902/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,167/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,111/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 51002
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51005 | Aurelia, IA | 5.3 mi | 1,561 |
| 50592 | Truesdale, IA | 7.1 mi | 187 |
| 50588 | Storm Lake, IA | 8.6 mi | 13,431 |
| 50576 | Rembrandt, IA | 10.0 mi | 277 |
| 51012 | Cherokee, IA | 12.6 mi | 6,311 |
| 51020 | Galva, IA | 13.7 mi | 632 |
| 51053 | Schaller, IA | 14.4 mi | 1,016 |
| 51033 | Linn Grove, IA | 15.4 mi | 421 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 51002?
A typical home in ZIP code 51002 is worth about $209,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $70,625 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $209,600 homeWhat can a $70,625 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 51002
What city is ZIP code 51002?
ZIP code 51002 is in Alta, IA, in Buena Vista County.
What county is ZIP code 51002 in?
51002 is mainly in Buena Vista County, Iowa, and partly in Cherokee County.
What is the population of ZIP code 51002?
About 2,787 people live in ZIP code 51002, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 51002 in?
51002 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.