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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
$96,932
Median income
$225,900
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 117.8 square miles in Minden, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,013 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 51553 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51553 sits at $96,932 (27% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $40,060. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $225,900 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $700 per month, and 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51553 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pottawattamie County, so you can benchmark 51553 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 51553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51553.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 51553?

34.8

Median Age

58.0%

Male

42.0%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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

$40,060

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

37.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 51553 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$96,932 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

391

Total Housing Units

349

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$225,900

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51553 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 51553 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
51559 Neola, IA 1,788 6.7 mi
51570 Shelby, IA 1,039 8.4 mi
51548 Mc Clelland, IA 433 8.5 mi
51560 Oakland, IA 2,099 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pottawattamie County

51503 standard
Council Bluffs, IA
Pop: 36,376
51501 standard
Council Bluffs, IA
Pop: 35,406
51510 standard
Carter Lake, IA
Pop: 3,785
51576 standard
Underwood, IA
Pop: 2,110
51560 standard
Oakland, IA
Pop: 2,099
51521 standard
Avoca, IA
Pop: 2,036

Related Areas

Pottawattamie County Minden, IA Iowa

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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Official Data Resources for Minden, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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