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O'Brien County

Population: 14,182 · 8 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
14,182
People
Median age
39.5
Housing
Total households
5,809
Income
Median household income
$68,356
Housing
Total housing units
6,564
Employment
Employment rate
65%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22%
Healthcare
Insured population
97%
County details
Local time 05:36:18(CT)
NameO'Brien
Total ZIP codes8total
ZIP codes (by type)
7 Standard1 PO Box
Area code712
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates43.0837455, -95.6256244
Land area573 sq miles(1,484.2 km²)

Map of O'Brien county, Iowa with ZIP codes

Map of O'Brien County, Iowa and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in O'Brien County

Compare the largest cities in O'Brien County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Sheldon5,512$62,1591ZIPs
Hartley1,605$57,6561ZIPs
Sanborn1,392$59,4171ZIPs
Paullina982$61,2501ZIPs
Primghar896$78,7501ZIPs
Sutherland629$55,4691ZIPs
Calumet146$58,7501ZIPs
Archer117$71,8751ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in O'Brien County

Review the most populated postal areas across O'Brien County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
51201Sheldon$68,7996,408
51346Hartley$72,4262,343
51248Sanborn$64,3751,828
51046Paullina$84,1251,497
51245Primghar$69,5311,306
51058Sutherland$63,036972
51231Archer$108,058232
51009Calumet$58,750146

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