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Neola, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51559

Pottawattamie County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,788
8/sq mi
$74,761
Median income
$201,800
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Neola pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51559 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51559 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 220.7 square miles in Neola, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,788 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 51559 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51559 sits at $74,761 (2% below the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $36,076. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.7%. On housing, the median home value is $201,800 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $961 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51559 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pottawattamie County, so you can benchmark 51559 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 51559

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51559.

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 51559, Neola, 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

1,788

Population

220.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51559?

37.4

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$74,761

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$36,076

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 51559 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,761 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

762

Total Housing Units

699

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$201,800

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$961

Median Rent

1950

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 51559 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.0% 143
2021 +3.7% 149
2022 +16.6% 173
2023 +3.3% 179
2024 +9.9% 197

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 39 business establishments in ZIP 51559, employing approximately 183 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,266,000.

39

Businesses

183

Employees

$6.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 23.1%
Retail trade 5 12.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 10.3%
Finance and insurance 4 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.7%

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 51559 vs 51576 →

ZIP 51559 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 51559 ranks #2 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 51559 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 51559 ranks #4 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
51576 Underwood, IA 2,110 6.4 mi
51553 Minden, IA 1,013 6.7 mi
51548 Mc Clelland, IA 433 10.1 mi
51563 Persia, IA 779 8.5 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 Neola, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51559 in? ▼
ZIP code 51559 (Neola) 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 51559? ▼
ZIP code 51559 in Neola, IA has a population of 1,788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51559? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 51559 is $74,761, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51559? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 51559 is $201,800, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51559? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 51559 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51559? ▼
ZIP code 51559 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 183 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51559? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51559 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51559? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51559 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 51559? ▼
In ZIP code 51559, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 51559? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 51559 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51559? ▼
In ZIP code 51559, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51559? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51559 is 6.2% 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 Neola, 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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