ZIP Code 51242
Lester, Iowa
ZIP Code Information
ZIP code 51242 identifies a postal delivery area inside Lester, Iowa. The ZIP lies within Lyon County. Clocks here follow the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-5).
About 224 people live in this ZIP code, and the median household income is roughly $73,750 a year. Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey and are refreshed as new five-year estimates are released.
What you can do with ZIP code 51242
- Write a mailing address: Lester, IA 51242. The ZIP goes last, after the state abbreviation.
- Check whether a shipping or delivery quote applies to this area — most US carriers price by ZIP code rather than by city.
- Look up the local time zone before scheduling a call — the ZIP tells you which zone applies to that address.
- Compare the ZIP with neighbouring codes to see how population and income shift block by block.
Location Map
Full mapNearby ZIP Codes
Radius search| ZIP Code | City | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51241 | Larchwood | 7.2 km | Distance |
| 56138 | Hills | 10.2 km | Distance |
| 56173 | Steen | 12.2 km | Distance |
| 51246 | Rock Rapids | 12.9 km | Distance |
| 51230 | Alvord | 14.3 km | Distance |
| 51240 | Inwood | 17.5 km | Distance |
| 57068 | Valley Springs | 19.6 km | Distance |
| 56116 | Beaver Creek | 20 km | Distance |
| 51235 | Doon | 20.6 km | Distance |
| 56146 | Kanaranzi | 24.4 km | Distance |
Nearby Cities
Larchwood, Iowa
(7.2 km)
Hills, Minnesota
(10.2 km)
Steen, Minnesota
(12.2 km)
Rock Rapids, Iowa
(12.9 km)
Alvord, Iowa
(14.3 km)
Inwood, Iowa
(17.5 km)
Valley Springs, South Dakota
(19.6 km)
Beaver Creek, Minnesota
(20 km)
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 51242 is located in Lester, Iowa.
ZIP code 51242 is in Lyon county, Iowa.
ZIP code 51242 is in the America/Chicago timezone.