51553 ZIP Code, Minden, IA
51553 is a ZIP code in Minden, Iowa in Pottawattamie County. It covers 45 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51559, 51548 and 51570. 998 people live here in 349 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $96,932, above the Iowa median of $75,059; 42% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Minden, IA
- County: Pottawattamie County
- Land area: 45 sq mi
- Population: 998
- Median household income: $96,932
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 998 |
| Households | 349 |
| Median household income | $96,932 |
| Income per person | $40,060 |
| Median age | 34.8 |
| Homeowners | 90.3% |
| Median home value | $225,900 |
| Median rent | $700 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 37.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 41.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% |
| Broadband internet | 89.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.4% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 2.3% |
| $25–35K | 4.3% |
| $35–50K | 7.4% |
| $50–75K | 13.5% |
| $75–100K | 19.5% |
| $100–150K | 23.8% |
| $150–200K | 14.6% |
| $200K+ | 10.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.2% |
| 10–19 | 13.7% |
| 20–24 | 7.7% |
| 25–34 | 13.9% |
| 35–44 | 14.2% |
| 45–54 | 12.2% |
| 55–64 | 9.4% |
| 65–74 | 7.0% |
| 75+ | 6.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.1% |
| Owned outright | 32.9% |
| Rented | 8.5% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.8% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 1.1% |
| 5–19 units | 3.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.8% |
Businesses in 51553
19 business establishments with 69 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51559 — Bentley CDP, IA (5.7 mi)
- 51548 — McClelland city, IA (8.1 mi)
- 51570 — Shelby city, IA (8.9 mi)
- 51576 — Underwood city, IA (9 mi)
- 51536 — Hancock city, IA (9.3 mi)
- 51560 — Oakland city, IA (10.3 mi)
- 51563 — Persia city, IA (11 mi)
- 51521 — Avoca city, IA (11.6 mi)
Areas that include 51553
- Minden, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Pottawattamie County ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51553, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51553 in?
- 51553 is a Minden, IA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Minden; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51553 in?
- 51553 is in Pottawattamie County.
- What is the population of 51553?
- About 998 people (±174), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 992.
- What is the median household income in 51553?
- $96,932 (±$26,612), 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 51553?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51553 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51553?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51559 (5.7 mi, Bentley), 51548 (8.1 mi, McClelland), 51570 (8.9 mi, Shelby), 51576 (9 mi, Underwood), 51536 (9.3 mi, Hancock) and 51560 (10.3 mi, Oakland).
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