ZIP code 51248

Where is ZIP code 51248?

Sanborn, Iowa

O'Brien County · Standard ZIP code

ZIP code 51248 belongs to Sanborn, Iowa in O'Brien County. 51248 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 712. About 1,534 people live in the 51248 area, where the median household income is $64,375. The closest ZIP codes are 51231 (Archer, 6.3 mi southwest), 51350 (Melvin, 7.5 mi northeast) and 51245 (Primghar, 7.8 mi south).

ZIP code51248
TypeStandard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes
StatusActive
CitySanborn
StateIowa (IA)
CountyO'Brien County
Time zoneCentral Time · now
Area code712
Coordinates43.189, -95.6622 map
3-digit prefix512

Population and income in 51248

Population1,534 · higher than 65% of Iowa ZIP codes
People per square mile19 · lower than 56% of Iowa ZIP codes
Median age47.4 years · higher than 72% of Iowa ZIP codes
Men / women50% / 50%
Median household income$64,375 · lower than 72% of Iowa ZIP codes
Income per person$36,815
Below the poverty line12%
Bachelor’s degree or higher21% of adults 25+
Median home value$172,800 · higher than 59% of Iowa ZIP codes
Median rent$954 a month
Housing units702
Households686 (2.14 people on average)
Owners / renters76% / 24%
Land area79.15 sq mi

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 51248. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.

ZIP codes near 51248

ZIP codeCityDistanceType
51231Archer, IA6.3 mi SWStandard
51350Melvin, IA7.5 mi NEStandard
51245Primghar, IA7.8 mi SStandard
51201Sheldon, IA9 mi WStandard
51346Hartley, IA9.1 mi EStandard
51232Ashton, IA9.6 mi NWStandard
51244Matlock, IA14.3 mi WStandard
51238Hospers, IA14.8 mi SWStandard
51046Paullina, IA15.3 mi SStandard
51249Sibley, IA15.6 mi NStandard
51354Ocheyedan, IA15.7 mi NEStandard
51234Boyden, IA16.2 mi WStandard

Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 51248 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.

How to address mail to 51248

JANE SMITH
123 MAIN ST

SANBORN IA 51248

Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (51248-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.

Questions

What city is ZIP code 51248?
51248 is a Sanborn, Iowa ZIP code.
What county is 51248 in?
ZIP code 51248 is in O'Brien County, Iowa.
What time zone is ZIP code 51248 in?
51248 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
What area code is 51248?
Phone numbers in ZIP code 51248 use area code 712.
What is the population of ZIP code 51248?
About 1,534 people live in ZIP code 51248, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What is the median income in 51248?
The median household income in 51248 is $64,375 a year, lower than 72% of Iowa ZIP codes.
What ZIP codes are near 51248?
The nearest ZIP codes to 51248 are 51231 (Archer, 6.3 miles), 51350 (Melvin, 7.5 miles), 51245 (Primghar, 7.8 miles) and 51201 (Sheldon, 9 miles).