51503 ZIP Code, Council Bluffs, IA
51503 is a ZIP code in Council Bluffs, Iowa — mostly in Pottawattamie County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Mills County. It covers 122 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51501, 51554 and 68108. 37,972 people live here in 15,442 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Iowa ZIP codes. With about 312 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (69% own). Median household income is $79,010, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Council Bluffs, IA
- County: Pottawattamie County
- Land area: 122 sq mi
- Population: 37,972
- Median household income: $79,010
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 37,972 |
| Households | 15,442 |
| Median household income | $79,010 |
| Income per person | $40,763 |
| Median age | 40.6 |
| Homeowners | 68.6% |
| Median home value | $262,300 |
| Median rent | $991 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% |
| Broadband internet | 87.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 7.6% |
| $25–35K | 5.9% |
| $35–50K | 10.9% |
| $50–75K | 16.9% |
| $75–100K | 13.8% |
| $100–150K | 19.6% |
| $150–200K | 10.5% |
| $200K+ | 8.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.5% |
| 10–19 | 15.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–44 | 12.7% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 11.4% |
| 75+ | 8.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 39.3% |
| Owned outright | 25.6% |
| Rented | 29.2% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.4% |
| Townhome | 2.9% |
| 2–4 units | 4.5% |
| 5–19 units | 10.8% |
| 20+ units | 8.5% |
| Mobile / other | 0.9% |
Businesses in 51503
721 business establishments with 10,010 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 123
- Construction: 83
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 76
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 72
- Retail Trade: 63
- Accommodation and Food Services: 54
- Finance and Insurance: 50
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 46
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51501 — Council Bluffs city, IA (4.9 mi)
- 51554 — Mineola CDP, IA (7.6 mi)
- 68108 — Omaha city, NE (7.7 mi)
- 68110 — Omaha city, NE (7.8 mi)
- 68005 — Bellevue city, NE (8 mi)
- 68102 — Omaha city, NE (8.1 mi)
- 51510 — Carter Lake city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 68056 (8.4 mi)
Areas that include 51503
- Council Bluffs, IA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Mills County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Pottawattamie County ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 14: highest median home value in Pottawattamie County
- No. 5 of 13: fastest population growth in Pottawattamie County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51503, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51503 in?
- 51503 is a Council Bluffs, IA mailing address. By land area, 16% lies inside Council Bluffs; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51503 in?
- 51503 is mostly in Pottawattamie County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Mills County.
- What is the population of 51503?
- About 37,972 people (±1,376), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 37,330.
- What is the median household income in 51503?
- $79,010 (±$4,137), 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 51503?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51503 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51503?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51501 (4.9 mi, Council Bluffs), 51554 (7.6 mi, Mineola), 68108 (7.7 mi, Omaha), 68110 (7.8 mi, Omaha), 68005 (8 mi, Bellevue) and 68102 (8.1 mi, Omaha).
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