51521 ZIP Code – Avoca, Iowa
ZIP code 51521 is a small ZIP code located in Avoca, Iowa, within Pottawattamie County with a population of approximately 1,857 residents. At $68,324, the median household income here runs near the Iowa average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $174,500 are below the national average, with 73.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $804 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 90% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 10.5%, below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 27.7%, near the national average. The median age is 42.4, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 51570, 51536, 51577.
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ZIP 51521 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 51521 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,857 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $174k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $804 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.7% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 51570 – Shelby
- 51536 – Hancock
- 51577 – Walnut
- 51553 – Minden
- 51560 – Oakland
- 51537 – Harlan
- 51552 – Marne
- 51563 – Persia
- 51565 – Portsmouth
- 51531 – Elk Horn
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51570 | SHELBY | 974 | $65,089 |
| 51536 | HANCOCK | 418 | $75,625 |
| 51577 | WALNUT | 1,326 | $62,500 |
| 51553 | MINDEN | 1,100 | $87,750 |
| 51560 | OAKLAND | 2,035 | $68,661 |