Minden, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51553
Pottawattamie County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,013
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $96,932
- Median income Above-median income area
- $225,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Minden pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51553 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 51553 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Minden, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, home to just 1,013 residents across 117.8 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51553 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,932 (27% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,060. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 0.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $225,900 (29% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 90.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $700.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pottawattamie County, so 51553 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 51553
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Minden, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51553.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 51553, Minden, 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
1,013
Population
117.8
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51553?
34.8
Median Age
58.0%
Male
42.0%
Female
0.8%
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?
$96,932
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$40,060
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
37.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 51553 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Minden, 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)
$96,932 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
391housing units
391
Total Housing Units
349
Occupied Units
42
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,900
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$700
Median Rent
1955
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2022)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 51553 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +16.8% | 160 |
| 2019 | +11.9% | 179 |
| 2020 | +3.7% | 186 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 205 |
| 2022 | +6.2% | 218 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 51553, employing approximately 69 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,546,000.
19
Businesses
69
Employees
$3.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 21.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 51553 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51560
Oakland (51560)
2,099 residents
- 51559
Neola (51559)
1,788 residents
- 51570
Shelby (51570)
1,039 residents
- 51553
Minden (51553)
1,013 residents
- 51548 433
Mc Clelland (51548)
433 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51553 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51553 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51548
Mc Clelland (51548)
$114,583 median income
- 51553
Minden (51553)
$96,932 median income
- 51570
Shelby (51570)
$77,708 median income
- 51560
Oakland (51560)
$75,481 median income
- 51559
Neola (51559)
$74,761 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 51553 ranks #2 of 5 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 51553, 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 (1,013 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 51553 in?
ZIP code 51553 (Minden) is located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Pottawattamie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pottawattamie-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51553?
ZIP code 51553 in Minden, IA has a population of 1,013 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51553?
The median household income in ZIP 51553 is $96,932, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51553?
The median home value in ZIP 51553 is $225,900, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51553?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51553 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51553?
ZIP code 51553 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 69 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51553?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51553 are: Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51553?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51553 increased by 6.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 51553?
In ZIP code 51553, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 51553?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 51553 is 37.7 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 51553?
In ZIP code 51553, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51553?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51553 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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