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ZIP 51248 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 51248

51248 has a population of 1,643 with a median age of 43.2 yrs (48.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.1%+58% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.6%-2% vs US avg
x
18–64
46.8%-24% vs US avg
x
65+
31.6%+94% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.3%-62% vs US avg
x
High school
41.1%+57% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.5%+7% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.7%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.5%+17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
54.8%+295% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.3%-16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
DutchGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 51248

Poverty Rate
13.5%+17% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
54.8%+295% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.3%-16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
0.6%-93% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.8%-42% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,643
Median age43.2
Poverty rate13.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.1%
Hispanic0.1%
Black1.4%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born54.8%