51501 ZIP Code, Council Bluffs, IA
51501 is a ZIP code in Council Bluffs, Iowa in Pottawattamie County. It covers 24 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68108, 68102 and 68183. 34,618 people live here in 14,271 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Iowa ZIP codes. At about 1,446 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (64% own). Median household income is $59,843, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Council Bluffs, IA
- County: Pottawattamie County
- Land area: 24 sq mi
- Population: 34,618
- Median household income: $59,843
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 34,618 |
| Households | 14,271 |
| Median household income | $59,843 |
| Income per person | $30,735 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Homeowners | 63.8% |
| Median home value | $152,400 |
| Median rent | $1,059 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% |
| Broadband internet | 84.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.6% |
| $10–15K | 3.8% |
| $15–25K | 9.7% |
| $25–35K | 8.4% |
| $35–50K | 13.3% |
| $50–75K | 18.8% |
| $75–100K | 15.3% |
| $100–150K | 14.8% |
| $150–200K | 6.5% |
| $200K+ | 2.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 15.0% |
| 35–44 | 13.8% |
| 45–54 | 10.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65–74 | 10.7% |
| 75+ | 5.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.9% |
| Owned outright | 23.0% |
| Rented | 34.0% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.1% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 5.4% |
| 5–19 units | 9.2% |
| 20+ units | 5.8% |
| Mobile / other | 5.9% |
Businesses in 51501
744 business establishments with 17,652 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 133
- Accommodation and Food Services: 109
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 77
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 75
- Construction: 59
- Wholesale Trade: 47
- Transportation and Warehousing: 43
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 37
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68108 — Omaha city, NE (2.8 mi)
- 68102 — Omaha city, NE (3.7 mi)
- 68183 — Omaha city, NE (3.8 mi)
- 68107 — Omaha city, NE (4 mi)
- 68178 — Omaha city, NE (4.4 mi)
- 68105 — Omaha city, NE (4.6 mi)
- 51510 — Carter Lake city, IA (4.7 mi)
- 51503 — Council Bluffs city, IA (4.9 mi)
Areas that include 51501
- Council Bluffs, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Pottawattamie County ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 14: highest share of households with children in Pottawattamie County
- No. 4 of 14: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Pottawattamie County
- No. 2 of 14: lowest median age in Pottawattamie County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51501 in?
- 51501 is a Council Bluffs, IA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Council Bluffs.
- What county is 51501 in?
- 51501 is in Pottawattamie County.
- What is the population of 51501?
- About 34,618 people (±1,104), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 34,906.
- What is the median household income in 51501?
- $59,843 (±$3,037), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 51501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68108 (2.8 mi, Omaha), 68102 (3.7 mi, Omaha), 68183 (3.8 mi, Omaha), 68107 (4 mi, Omaha), 68178 (4.4 mi, Omaha) and 68105 (4.6 mi, Omaha).
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