51501 ZIP Code – Council Bluffs, Iowa
51501 is a ZIP code serving Council Bluffs, Iowa in Pottawattamie County with a population of approximately 35,400 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $56,054, which is below the Iowa average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $130,300, well below the national average, with 63.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $979 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing), 15% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 13.6%, near the national average. About 16.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The median age is 38.4, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 68108, 68102, 68183.
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ZIP 51501 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 51501 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35k | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $130k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $979 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.7% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 68108 – Omaha
- 68102 – Omaha
- 68183 – Omaha
- 68107 – Omaha
- 68178 – Omaha
- 68105 – Omaha
- 51510 – Carter Lake
- 68131 – Omaha
- 68110 – Omaha
- 51503 – Council Bluffs
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68108 | OMAHA | 14,869 | $49,681 |
| 68102 | OMAHA | 8,971 | $64,423 |
| 68183 | OMAHA | Not provided | Not provided |
| 68107 | OMAHA | 29,779 | $56,760 |
| 68178 | OMAHA | 2,368 | Not provided |