ZIP Code 51231 Demographics & Data

Archer, IA (ZIP Code 51231) Data Profile

Iowa

In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 51231

ZIP Code 51231 is associated with the city of Archer in Iowa (O'Brien County) in the U.S. The 51231 ZIP Code has a median age of 39.8 years, and 16.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $56,667, while about 15% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this Iowa region, an estimated 94.0% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $23,752. The current population estimate is 386.

Population in 51231

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 51231 is 386.

Archer, IA

The 51231 ZIP Code is associated with Archer, IA in O'Brien County.

Area Codes associated with 51231

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 51231 include 712.

Sunrise / Sunset in 51231

Sunrise: 6:01 am
Sunset: 8:57 pm
Sunrise in 51231 6:01 am
Sunrise in 51231 8:57 pm

Weather forecast for 51231

Tonight's forecast for 51231: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 51231

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 51231 Good

Internet in 51231

In ZIP Code 51231, an estimated 87.7% of households have a computer, while 84.9% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 51231

In ZIP Code 51231, males make up an estimated 51.6% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 48.4%.

Health Insurance in 51231

Approximately 6.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 51231 (Archer, IA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 51231

The median household income in ZIP Code 51231 is $56,667, while the region's mean household income is $63,216. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,752. The per capita income in ZIP Code 51231 of $23,752 is approximately 26.18% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,176. An estimated 15.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately62.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.3% of the population in 51231 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.4% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 51231 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 51231. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 51231

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 3.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 23.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.0%
$200,000 or more per year 1.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 51231

In ZIP Code 51231, 94.0% of the population graduated high school, while 18.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.5% in this O'Brien County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 51231

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 0.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33.5%
Some college, no degree 20.2%
Associate's degree 21.8%
Bachelor's degree 14.5%
Graduate or professional degree 4.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 51231. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 51231

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 51231, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 51231 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 51231 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 51231. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 51231

Industry Percent
White 100.0%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 51231

Residents of ZIP Code 51231 are older than average. The median age of 39.8 years in ZIP Code 51231 is approximately 4.46% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 64.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.7% of the population in 51231 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.5% are aged 10 to 14 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 51231 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 51231. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 51231

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.4%
5 to 9 years 13.0%
10 to 14 years 15.5%
15 to 19 years 2.8%
20 to 24 years 0.0%
25 to 34 years 4.9%
35 to 44 years 18.7%
45 to 54 years 10.6%
55 to 59 years 5.4%
60 to 64 years 11.4%
65 to 74 years 9.8%
75 to 84 years 3.4%
85 years and over 0.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 51231 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 51231. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 51231

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 51231 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 51231 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 51231 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 51231

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 51231. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 51231. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 51231

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 51231

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 51231, an estimated 51.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this O'Brien County region.

Age of Housing in 51231

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 5.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 3.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 16.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 51.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 51231. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 51231

In 51231, 68.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.9 minutes. Approximately 15.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 51231 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 11.9% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 51231 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 51231. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 51231

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 10.8%
Construction 11.9%
Manufacturing 15.9%
Wholesale trade 7.4%
Retail trade 8.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 10.8%
Information 0.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 1.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.5%
Other services, except public administration 5.7%
Public administration 7.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 51231

In ZIP Code 51231, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this O'Brien County region.

Language Spoken in 51231

Language Spoken Percent
English only 100.0%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 51231. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 51231 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 51231 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 51231. This visualizes electricity rates in 51231 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 51231

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 51231 8.83¢/kWh 6.76¢/kWh 4.29¢/kWh
Iowa 13.41¢/kWh 9.79¢/kWh 6.04¢/kWh
United States 17.45¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 51231

Month ZIP Code 51231 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.5 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.77 3 6.31
Mar 5.13 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.47 5.13 7.3
May 5.66 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.79 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.31 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.05 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.85 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.83 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.93 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.08 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 51231. This visualizes solar power levels in 51231 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.