51525 ZIP Code, Carson, IA
51525 is a ZIP code in Carson, Iowa in Pottawattamie County. It covers 62 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51549, 51560 and 51541. 1,067 people live here in 464 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $82,308, close to the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 46.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Carson, IA
- County: Pottawattamie County
- Land area: 62 sq mi
- Population: 1,067
- Median household income: $82,308
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,067 |
| Households | 464 |
| Median household income | $82,308 |
| Income per person | $40,458 |
| Median age | 46.7 |
| Homeowners | 83.0% |
| Median home value | $196,700 |
| Median rent | $728 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% |
| Broadband internet | 87.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.1% |
| $15–25K | 7.3% |
| $25–35K | 8.8% |
| $35–50K | 10.8% |
| $50–75K | 16.4% |
| $75–100K | 14.9% |
| $100–150K | 25.0% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 6.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 9.7% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 13.5% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 10.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65–74 | 15.4% |
| 75+ | 11.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 49.3% |
| Owned outright | 31.7% |
| Rented | 16.5% |
| Vacant | 2.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.2% |
| Townhome | 3.6% |
| 2–4 units | 3.2% |
| 5–19 units | 1.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 51525
19 business establishments with 62 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51549 — Macedonia city, IA (4.1 mi)
- 51560 — Oakland city, IA (5.6 mi)
- 51541 — Henderson city, IA (6.6 mi)
- 51575 — Treynor city, IA (9.5 mi)
- 51536 — Hancock city, IA (10.7 mi)
- 51571 — Silver City city, IA (12 mi)
- 51548 — McClelland city, IA (12.6 mi)
- 51533 — Emerson city, IA (13.6 mi)
Areas that include 51525
- Carson, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Pottawattamie County ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 14: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Pottawattamie County
- No. 2 of 14: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Pottawattamie County
- No. 4 of 14: highest median age in Pottawattamie County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51525, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51525 in?
- 51525 is a Carson, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Carson; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51525 in?
- 51525 is in Pottawattamie County.
- What is the population of 51525?
- About 1,067 people (±149), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,151.
- What is the median household income in 51525?
- $82,308 (±$12,162), 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 51525?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51525 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51525?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51549 (4.1 mi, Macedonia), 51560 (5.6 mi, Oakland), 51541 (6.6 mi, Henderson), 51575 (9.5 mi, Treynor), 51536 (10.7 mi, Hancock) and 51571 (12 mi, Silver City).
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