51533 ZIP Code, Emerson, IA
51533 is a ZIP code in Emerson, Iowa — mostly in Montgomery County (55% of its land), with smaller parts in Mills County. It covers 80 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51540, 51541 and 51566. 844 people live here in 359 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $68,750, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Emerson, IA
- County: Montgomery County
- Land area: 80 sq mi
- Population: 844
- Median household income: $68,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 844 |
| Households | 359 |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Income per person | $35,140 |
| Median age | 44.8 |
| Homeowners | 88.0% |
| Median home value | $136,500 |
| Median rent | $1,034 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% |
| Broadband internet | 87.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.8% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 4.5% |
| $25–35K | 9.5% |
| $35–50K | 17.5% |
| $50–75K | 25.6% |
| $75–100K | 8.1% |
| $100–150K | 17.5% |
| $150–200K | 9.5% |
| $200K+ | 1.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.7% |
| 10–19 | 12.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–44 | 10.7% |
| 45–54 | 13.9% |
| 55–64 | 16.8% |
| 65–74 | 10.4% |
| 75+ | 8.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 42.3% |
| Owned outright | 37.7% |
| Rented | 10.9% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.4% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.1% |
Businesses in 51533
17 business establishments with 93 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51540 — Hastings city, IA (6.3 mi)
- 51541 — Henderson city, IA (7.2 mi)
- 51566 — Red Oak city, IA (7.9 mi)
- 51549 — Macedonia city, IA (11.1 mi)
- 51645 — Imogene city, IA (11.1 mi)
- 51551 — Malvern city, IA (11.4 mi)
- 51525 — Carson city, IA (13.6 mi)
- 51571 — Silver City city, IA (14.3 mi)
Areas that include 51533
- Emerson, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Mills County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Montgomery County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51533, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51533 in?
- 51533 is a Emerson, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51533 in?
- 51533 is mostly in Montgomery County (55% of its land), with smaller parts in Mills County.
- What is the population of 51533?
- About 844 people (±148), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 816.
- What is the median household income in 51533?
- $68,750 (±$9,945), 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 51533?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51533 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51533?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51540 (6.3 mi, Hastings), 51541 (7.2 mi, Henderson), 51566 (7.9 mi, Red Oak), 51549 (11.1 mi, Macedonia), 51645 (11.1 mi, Imogene) and 51551 (11.4 mi, Malvern).
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