51501 ZIP Code
Council Bluffs, Iowa
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 51501 |
| City/Town: | Council Bluffs |
| County: | Pottawattamie |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,400 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,054 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,534 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,219 |
| Median Home Value: | $130,300 |
| Land Area: | 23.9 sq miles
62.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2273, -95.8784 |
Population Information (51501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,400 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,546 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,854 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,190 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,128 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,273 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,126 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,302 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,354 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,725 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,867 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,652 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,398 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,272 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,549 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 564 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (51501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $130,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $979 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,219 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,284 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 935 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,292 | 65.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,992 | 34.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (51501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,381 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 977 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,542 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,630 | 39.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,051 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,523 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,520 | 10.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,138 | 4.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (51501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,054 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,874 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,800 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,534 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (51501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,004 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,222 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 759 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,326 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,065 | 87.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,414 | 8.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 704 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 39 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (51501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,053 | 84.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 698 | 2.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 108 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 644 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,142 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,724 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,761 | 7.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,090 | 14.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,436 | 12.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 141 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 71 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 442 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (51501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 668 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 768 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,256 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,662 | 11.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,905 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,002 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,885 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,234 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 571 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 333 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (51501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,665 | 79.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,705 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 97 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 224 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 314 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 962 | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (51501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 286 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,015 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,240 | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 391 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,291 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,314 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 112 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,345 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,337 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,629 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,027 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 855 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 380 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (51501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (51501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,403 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,288 | 57.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,189 | 45.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,645 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (51501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,636 | 74.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,369 | 30.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,026 | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,085 | 7.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 346 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,998 | 14.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (51501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,895 | 71.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 226 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 390 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 505 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 791 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 501 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 768 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,121 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (51501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 620 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,470 | 9.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,495 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 917 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,692 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,460 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,327 | 15.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 706 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,500 | 29.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (51501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 199 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,538 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,650 | 37.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,236 | 41.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,392 | 9.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 204 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (51501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,890 | 83.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 172 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,108 | 14.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 41 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (51501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 895 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,300 | 37.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,455 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,634 | 18.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (51501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 964 | 10.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,890 | 20.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,103 | 33.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,145 | 23.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 782 | 8.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 343 | 3.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 60 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (51501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,225 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $522 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $979 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (51501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,284 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,494 | 38.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,847 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,006 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,239 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,035 | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,148 | 29.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (51501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,889 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,573 | 40.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,040 | 43.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 437 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,665 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,823 | 34.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (51501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,588 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 468 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 492 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,298 | 43.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,799 | 23.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,531 | 20.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (51501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,401 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,467 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,048 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,163 | 17.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 490 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,430 | 55.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,243 | 36.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (51501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,663 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,520 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,626 | 58.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,866 | 41.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 874 | 19.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 28 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (51501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,159 | 93.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 326 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,241 | 687.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,241 | 687.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,241 | 687.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 53 | 16.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 15 | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,707 | 523.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (51501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,210 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,743 | 89.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,467 | 10.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,990 | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 122 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 340 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 15 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (51501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,284 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,890 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Council Bluffs, IA51501