Logan, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51546
Harrison County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,915
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $86,910
- Median income Above-median income area
- $207,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Logan pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51546 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 51546 (Logan, IA) rose +13.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.2 in 2023 to 216.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 51546 covers 294.4 square miles in Logan, Harrison County, Iowa (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,915 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51546 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,910 (13% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,645. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.9% and unemployment is 1.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $207,900 (18% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $909.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harrison County, so 51546 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 51546
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Logan, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51546.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 51546, Logan, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,915
Population
294.4
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51546?
37.5
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$86,910
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$41,645
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 51546 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Logan, IA household income vs. every Iowa ZIP code
Median household income among 911 reporting Iowa ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,910 Top 25% higher than 75% of 911 Iowa ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,277housing units
1,277
Total Housing Units
1,131
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,900
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$909
Median Rent
1944
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+13.0%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 51546 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 134 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 151 |
| 2022 | +6.8% | 161 |
| 2023 | +18.9% | 191 |
| 2024 | +13.0% | 216 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 51546, employing approximately 546 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,474,000.
65
Businesses
546
Employees
$29.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 13.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 51546 vs 51550 →
ZIP 51546 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51555
Missouri Valley (51555)
5,245 residents
- 51546
Logan (51546)
2,915 residents
- 51579
Woodbine (51579)
2,340 residents
- 51550 181
Magnolia (51550)
181 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51546 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51546 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51546
Logan (51546)
$86,910 median income
- 51555
Missouri Valley (51555)
$85,273 median income
- 51550
Magnolia (51550)
$77,500 median income
- 51579
Woodbine (51579)
$72,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 51546 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 51546, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,915 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 51546 in?
ZIP code 51546 (Logan) is located in Harrison County, Iowa. Harrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harrison-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51546?
ZIP code 51546 in Logan, IA has a population of 2,915 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51546?
The median household income in ZIP 51546 is $86,910, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51546?
The median home value in ZIP 51546 is $207,900, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51546?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51546 is White at 97.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51546?
ZIP code 51546 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 546 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51546?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51546 are: Construction (9), Wholesale trade (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51546?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51546 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51546?
In ZIP code 51546, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 51546?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 51546 is 30.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51546?
In ZIP code 51546, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51546?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51546 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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