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ZIP code 51003: Alton, IA

51003 is a ZIP code in Alton, Iowa, mainly in Sioux County. About 1,938 people live here.

Population
1,938
Median household income
$101,250
Typical home value
$307,300+6.4% in 12 months
Median rent
$813gross, per month
Median age
37.1
Homeowners
87.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 51003 details

CityAlton
StateIowa
CountySioux County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area54.4 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water
Population density36 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher29.2% of adults 25+
Average commute21.1 minutes
Center coordinates42.98959, -95.98596

ZIP codes near 51003

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
51041Orange City, IA5.2 mi7,324
51022Granville, IA7.1 mi960
51238Hospers, IA7.5 mi1,502
51036Maurice, IA10.4 mi445
51045Oyens, IA12.3 mi66
51250Sioux Center, IA13.1 mi9,970
51050Remsen, IA13.2 mi2,962
51234Boyden, IA14.1 mi1,172

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 51003?

A typical home in ZIP code 51003 is worth about $307,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $101,250 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Iowa average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 51003

What city is ZIP code 51003?

ZIP code 51003 is in Alton, IA, in Sioux County.

What county is ZIP code 51003 in?

51003 is mainly in Sioux County, Iowa.

What is the population of ZIP code 51003?

About 1,938 people live in ZIP code 51003, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 51003 in?

51003 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.