ZIP Code 51242 - Lester Iowa

ZIP Code 51242 is located in Lester Iowa. Portions of 51242 are also in Larchwood Township and Allison Township (Lyon County). 51242 is entirely within Lyon County. Regionally, it is located in the Sioux Falls Area.

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ZIP Code 51242 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameLester
Primary CountyLyon County
ZIP Code TypePO Box
Population (2022)343
Area Code(s)712
Current Time
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51242 Demographics

51242 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 51242 is White. The current unemployment level in 51242 is 1.7%.

Population343
Population Growth Rate26.97%
Population Density501 People per Square Mile
Total Households83
Percentage High Income Households6.0%
Median Household Income (2021)$73,269
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)1.7%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 93.11%

51242 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White28493.11%
Black00%
Hispanic216.89%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

51242 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College10.79%
Bachelor Degree86.35%
High School Diploma7357.94%
No High School Diploma21.59%
GED or Alternate53.97%
1 or More Years of College2822.22%
Associates Degree64.76%
Masters Degree32.38%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree00%

51242 Geography

Coordinates43.44105148,-96.33241272
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Cities/Towns in 51242
RegionSioux Falls Area
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area0.68399859 Square Miles

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