County ProfileIA
Buena Vista County
Population: 20,823 · 9 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
20,823
People
Median age
35.6
Housing
Total households
7,546
Income
Median household income
$71,719
Housing
Total housing units
8,293
Employment
Employment rate
65.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.8%
County details
Local time 04:34:42(CT)| Name | Buena Vista |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 9total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 8 Standard1 PO Box |
| Area code | 712 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 42.7415219, -95.1414324 |
| Land area | 574.9 sq miles(1,489 km²) |
Map of Buena Vista county, Iowa with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Buena Vista County
Compare the largest cities in Buena Vista County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake | 11,269 | $62,765 | 1ZIPs |
| Alta | 2,087 | $65,833 | 1ZIPs |
| Newell | 906 | $66,667 | 1ZIPs |
| Sioux Rapids | 748 | $60,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Albert City | 677 | $80,972 | 1ZIPs |
| Marathon | 230 | $39,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Rembrandt | 209 | $58,438 | 1ZIPs |
| Linn Grove | 163 | $62,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Truesdale | 69 | $100,076 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Buena Vista County
Review the most populated postal areas across Buena Vista County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50588 | Storm Lake | $70,906 | 13,331 |
| 51002 | Alta | $70,625 | 2,909 |
| 50568 | Newell | $75,250 | 1,331 |
| 50585 | Sioux Rapids | $71,346 | 1,118 |
| 50510 | Albert City | $76,397 | 1,069 |
| 51033 | Linn Grove | $60,625 | 428 |
| 50565 | Marathon | $51,875 | 410 |
| 50576 | Rembrandt | $67,500 | 402 |
| 50592 | Truesdale | $100,076 | 69 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS