Council Bluffs, IA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Council Bluffs, Iowa: 51503 and 51501. Together they are home to 72,590 residents in 29,713 households. Median household income ranges from $59,843 in 51501 to $79,010 in 51503.
Council Bluffs city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 62,586 |
| Households | 26,023 |
| Median household income | $64,578 |
| Median home value | $171,800 |
| Median age | 38.7 |
| Median rent | $1,030 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 72,590 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 29,713 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $59,843 (51501) to $79,010 (51503) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $69,804 |
| Homeowners | 66.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | not loaded yet |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Council Bluffs: 51503 ($79,010)
- Most residents: 51503 (37,972 people)
- Highest homeownership: 51503 (68.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 51501 (29.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 51501 (11.9% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 51501 (38.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 51503 ($262,300)
Every ZIP code in Council Bluffs
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51503 | Council Bluffs | 37,972 | 15,442 | $79,010 | $262,300 | 68.6% | 27.5% | 10.4% | — | — | 16% of its land; mailing city |
| 51501 | Council Bluffs | 34,618 | 14,271 | $59,843 | $152,400 | 63.8% | 29.1% | 11.9% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Council Bluffs when at least 10% of its land lies inside Council Bluffs city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Council Bluffs. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Council Bluffs.
Counties
- Pottawattamie County — 23 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Council Bluffs, IA?
- 51503 and 51501. A ZIP code is listed for Council Bluffs when at least 10% of its land lies inside Council Bluffs city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Council Bluffs.
- What is the population of Council Bluffs, IA?
- The Census Bureau counts 62,586 residents inside Council Bluffs city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Council Bluffs hold 72,590 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Council Bluffs, IA?
- $64,578 inside Council Bluffs city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $59,843 to $79,010.
- Which Council Bluffs ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 51503, at $79,010, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
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