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51542

Iowa · 802 residents · 37.875 sq mi
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ZIP 51542 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,165. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $381,500. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Pottawattamie County median. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Pottawattamie County, 51542 ranks 1st by median household income.

$118,165
US average: $82,259
$381,500
US average: $376,019
43.1%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
8.4%
Age 65+
30.4%
53.0%
47.0%
2.04 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(759)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(21)
Diversity Score12.9%(103)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Pottawattamie County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 16HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
51501$59,843
51503$79,010
51510$85,349
51521$73,769
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 51542?

ZIP code 51542 has about 802 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51542?

The typical household in ZIP code 51542 earns about $118,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 51542 expensive?

In ZIP code 51542, the median home is worth about $381,500.

How educated are people in ZIP code 51542?

About 43.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 51542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51542?

About 2.9% of people in ZIP code 51542 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024