Essex, IA 51638

Population 1,369

51638 is zip code located in Essex, Iowa. The population is 1,369, making 51638 the largest zipcode in Essex and the 3rd largest in Page County.

There are 2 public schools in 51638 with an average Homefacts rating of A. , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 51638. Unemployment in 51638 is low.

Essex Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

7.30% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

0 Found nearby

Unemployment

Low 2.8%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in 51638, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 51638's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

  • We're sorry! No colleges & universities found for 51638 in our database.

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2 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 51638.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    10.5%
  • Rented
    16.8%
  • Owned
    72.7%

1 Building Permits View All

  • In 2012, the city of Essex, IA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2011, the city of Essex, IA issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from IA 51638
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $616
  • 1 Bedroom: $678
  • 2 Bedrooms: $856
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,124
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,318

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Environmental Hazards

0 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (183/183)
    Essex, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Essex, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Essex, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.07°
  • February 26.58°
  • March 41.1°
  • April 51.8°
  • May 63.6°
  • June 73.17°
  • July 78.77°
  • August 75.74°
  • September 65.67°
  • October 53.98°
  • November 41.27°
  • December 25.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Essex, IA

Earthquakes
Essex, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Essex, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Essex, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Essex, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 51638: $52,685

Unemployment

Unemployment in Essex is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.81%
White Collar - 55.19%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 51638 in our database.

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • We're sorry! No hospitals found for 51638 in our database.

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • We're sorry! No retirement homes found for 51638 in our database.