Carter Lake, IA ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Carter Lake, Iowa: 51510. Together they are home to 3,767 residents in 1,390 households.
Carter Lake city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,767 |
| Households | 1,390 |
| Median household income | $85,349 |
| Median home value | $169,400 |
| Median age | 40 |
| Median rent | $1,323 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 3,767 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 1,390 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $85,349 (51510) to $85,349 (51510) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $85,349 |
| Homeowners | 91.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 2.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 3 routes, 1,476 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Carter Lake
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51510 | Carter Lake | 3,767 | 1,390 | $85,349 | $169,400 | 91.0% | 36.8% | 2.2% | 3 | 1,536 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Carter Lake when at least 10% of its land lies inside Carter Lake city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Carter Lake. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Carter Lake.
Counties
- Pottawattamie County — 23 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Carter Lake, IA?
- 51510. A ZIP code is listed for Carter Lake when at least 10% of its land lies inside Carter Lake city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Carter Lake.
- What is the population of Carter Lake, IA?
- The Census Bureau counts 3,767 residents inside Carter Lake city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Carter Lake hold 3,767 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Carter Lake, IA?
- $85,349 inside Carter Lake city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $85,349 to $85,349.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Carter Lake, IA?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 3 carrier routes reaching 1,476 residential and 60 business mailboxes.
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