| City: | Brunsville, Iowa |
| County: | Plymouth County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:14:32 AM |
| Population: | 129 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 712 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.8092, -96.2692 |
| Land Area: | 0.282 sq mi |
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Brunsville is a small Iowa town of 129 people in Plymouth County, tucked into the northwestern corner of the state. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in the area. The post office maintains 66 PO Boxes for 59 occupied households, with the extra boxes serving the surrounding rural farming community.
Despite the PO Box classification, residents do get rural carrier delivery. One rural route serves 26 street addresses across 9 named streets. The PO Box adoption rate of 112% shows that the post office serves more than just town residents. Farmers and rural neighbors without their own addresses rely on Brunsville's post office as their mail access point.
The town's street names tell a Midwestern story: Oak, Elm, Pine, Chestnut, Locust, and Maple form a tree-themed grid typical of small Iowa communities. Prairie Rose Lane hints at the native grasslands that once covered this region. Most housing stock dates to before 1939, making this an established community with roots stretching back generations.
Brunsville's demographics paint a picture of a stable, aging community. Median age sits at 46.3 years, and 76% of residents own their homes. Nearly 25% of workers work from home, a remarkably high rate for rural Iowa. Median household income runs $67,125, above the national median, while home values average $136,300.
All street names follow a tree-theme pattern typical of Midwestern small towns, with Oak, Elm, Pine, Chestnut, Locust, and Maple forming the grid.
ZIP Code 51008 has 129 residents and 59 households (average 2.19 persons per household). The median age is 46.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (94.6%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 129Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 210Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 457.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $45,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 59Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $129,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.19Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.74Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 76 | 94 | 110 | 98 | 93 | 105 | 96 | 134 | 157 | 140 | 179 | 168 | 180 | 210 |
| Decennial Census | 151 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 129 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.3
Male Median Age: 41
Female Median Age: 52.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| White: | 122 | 92.42% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.76% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 6.82% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 132 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 64 | 49.61% | 41.0 years |
| Females: | 65 | 50.39% | 52.5 years |
| Total: | 129 | 100% | 46.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 204 | 97.14% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 2.86% |
| Total Population: | 210 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 204 | 97.14% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 2.86% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $45,000, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $2,188 (4.6%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,125. Family households earn a median of $43,056 versus $57,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $14,444). By gender, male median income is $51,250 and female is $46,250, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $5,000 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 47.2%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,188 | $70,625 | $70,625 | $53,750 | $56,250 | $73,125 | $56,250 | $79,107 | $88,125 | $64,792 | $61,667 | $70,208 | $67,125 | $45,000 |
| Median Family Income | $68,125 | $76,250 | $90,179 | $74,375 | $86,250 | $83,750 | $76,786 | $79,286 | $102,917 | $91,875 | $76,250 | $101,250 | $76,875 | $43,056 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,250 | $25,000 | $38,750 | $40,536 | $40,357 | $41,786 | $41,563 | $55,417 | $59,375 | $56,364 | $58,333 | $62,969 | $65,469 | $57,500 |
| Median Male Income | $46,250 | $46,250 | $48,750 | $49,500 | $0 | $58,750 | $58,750 | $58,750 | $65,833 | $70,000 | $72,625 | $78,750 | $72,500 | $51,250 |
| Median Female Income | $26,875 | $30,625 | $33,542 | $40,000 | $0 | $40,536 | $41,458 | $42,917 | $43,750 | $49,063 | $47,500 | $46,250 | $43,125 | $46,250 |
| Employed: | 58 | 47.15% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 65 | 52.85% |
| Total: | 123 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 22 | 37.93% |
| Service: | 8 | 13.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 15 | 25.86% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 10.34% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 12.07% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 58 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $129,200, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $45,900 (55.10%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,700. The median gross rent is $1,417, which is on par with the national median ($1,413), is up $1,000 (239.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $592. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.68% (26.79% with a mortgage, 73.21% free-and-clear) and renters 26.32% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $83,300 | $83,600 | $85,500 | $86,500 | $86,400 | $84,100 | $88,800 | $93,800 | $104,500 | $98,800 | $115,600 | $122,900 | $136,300 | $129,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 25.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 6 | 30.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 7 | 35.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 2 | 10.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $417 | $425 | $425 | $525 | $525 | $542 | $0 | $0 | $825 | $0 | $0 | $1,167 | $1,194 | $1,417 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 15 | 19.74% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 41 | 53.95% |
| Renter Occupied: | 20 | 26.32% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 76 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 76 | 92.68% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 6 | 7.32% |
| Total Housing Units: | 82 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 74 | 90.24% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 9.76% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 82 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 71.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 13.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (53.13%). College enrollment is 1.56%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 1.80% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 51 | 45.95% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23 | 20.72% |
| Associate's degree: | 16 | 14.41% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18 | 16.22% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.90% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 109 | 98.20% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 19 | 17.12% |
| Private Insurance: | 107 | 41.47% |
| Public Insurance: | 150 | 58.14% |
| No Insurance: | 1 | 0.39% |
| Total: | 258 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 257 | 99.61% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 9 | 14.06% |
| Kindergarten: | 8 | 12.50% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 34 | 53.13% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 12 | 18.75% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 1.56% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 17 | 26.56% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 54 | 84.38% |
ZIP Code 51008 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 70 people with an annual payroll of $4,316,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 76Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $894,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,316,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 70Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 51008 is located in Plymouth County, Iowa, within the Le Mars, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30180) and Iowa's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 51008. It covers 0.282 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Le Mars, IASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 30180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.282 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 22756.75 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1908875Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Brunsville city; IowaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 51008 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.