51503 ZIP Code
Council Bluffs, Iowa
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 51503 |
| City/Town: | Council Bluffs |
| County: | Pottawattamie |
| State: | Iowa |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 37,081 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,075 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,694 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,967 |
| Median Home Value: | $229,900 |
| Land Area: | 121.7 sq miles
315.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2232, -95.7845 |
Population Information (51503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,081 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,399 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,682 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,956 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,600 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,537 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,832 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,232 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,608 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,655 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,607 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,248 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,659 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,247 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,039 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 861 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (51503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $229,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $951 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,967 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,856 | 93.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,111 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,064 | 67.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,792 | 32.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (51503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,924 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 472 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,079 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,786 | 27.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,933 | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,858 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,260 | 21.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,536 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (51503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,075 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,226 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,526 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,694 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (51503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,860 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,231 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 607 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,783 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,552 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,711 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 936 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (51503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 34,486 | 93.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 667 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 53 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 155 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 274 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,419 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 805 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,562 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,288 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 240 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (51503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 628 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 478 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,004 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,539 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,241 | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,421 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,038 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,901 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,542 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,064 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (51503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,695 | 80.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,015 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 32 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 394 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 217 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,555 | 8.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (51503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 73 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,314 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,361 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 679 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,591 | 14.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,236 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 313 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,403 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,490 | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,773 | 26.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,521 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 708 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 769 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (51503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.2% | 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 (51503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,417 | 95.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,702 | 74.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,366 | 33.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,213 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (51503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,824 | 72.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,970 | 33.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,696 | 24.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 860 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 306 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,362 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (51503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,311 | 70.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 432 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 346 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 512 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 460 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,091 | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,495 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 290 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (51503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 804 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,541 | 15.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,855 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 930 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,277 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,511 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,481 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 554 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,980 | 24.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (51503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 551 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,647 | 10.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,034 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,438 | 40.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,442 | 15.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 855 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (51503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,572 | 71.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 925 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,118 | 21.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 34 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 102 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 98 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (51503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,237 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,553 | 30.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,569 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,497 | 23.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (51503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 210 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 749 | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,225 | 12.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,942 | 19.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,859 | 28.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,379 | 23.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 587 | 5.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 113 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (51503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,663 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $646 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $951 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 | 2.38 |
Households (51503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,856 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,098 | 47.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,120 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,783 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,874 | 26.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,040 | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,900 | 33.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (51503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,801 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,389 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,295 | 49.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 367 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,607 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,977 | 26.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (51503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,491 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 526 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 516 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,925 | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,026 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,498 | 26.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (51503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,440 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,404 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,630 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,337 | 14.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 678 | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,111 | 39.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,548 | 47.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (51503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,358 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,351 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,483 | 57.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,845 | 42.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 885 | 20.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 23 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (51503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,079 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 366 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,002 | 273.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,002 | 273.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,002 | 273.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 168 | 45.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 164 | 44.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 39 | 10.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 350 | 95.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 41 | 11.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (51503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,125 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,926 | 96.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,199 | 3.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 759 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 223 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 180 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 37 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (51503 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,856 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,831 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
Council Bluffs, IA51503