Pacific Junction, IA · standard
ZIP Code 51561
Mills County, Iowa - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,455
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $113,421
- Median income Above-median income area
- $388,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pacific Junction pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51561 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 51561 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pacific Junction, Mills County, Iowa, home to just 1,455 residents across 154.8 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 51561 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,421 (48% above the average Iowa ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,419. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $388,800 (121% above the average Iowa ZIP), while 87.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,103.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mills County, so 51561 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 51561
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pacific Junction, IA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51561.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 51561, Pacific Junction, 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
1,455
Population
154.8
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 51561?
47.8
Median Age
59.7%
Male
40.3%
Female
1.3%
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?
$113,421
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$48,419
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 51561 ranks among Iowa ZIPs
Pacific Junction, 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)
$113,421 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
473housing units
473
Total Housing Units
374
Occupied Units
99
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$388,800
Median Home Value
+121% vs state ZIP avg
$1,103
Median Rent
1992
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
+16.8%
YoY Change (2022)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 51561 have increased 16.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +18.3% | 169 |
| 2019 | -10.2% | 151 |
| 2020 | +7.6% | 163 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 173 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 203 |
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 23 business establishments in ZIP 51561, employing approximately 283 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,153,000.
23
Businesses
283
Employees
$19.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 17.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 13.0% |
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 51561 vs 51534 →
ZIP 51561 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68123
Bellevue (68123)
27,926 residents
- 68005
Bellevue (68005)
22,132 residents
- 68048
Plattsmouth (68048)
12,422 residents
- 51534 9,236
Glenwood (51534)
9,236 residents
- 51561 1,455
Pacific Junction (51561)
1,455 residents
- 51653 1,379
Tabor (51653)
1,379 residents
- 68113 994
Offutt Afb (68113)
994 residents
- 68409 807
Murray (68409)
807 residents
- 51554 187
Mineola (51554)
187 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51561 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 51561 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51561
Pacific Junction (51561)
$113,421 median income
- 51554
Mineola (51554)
$102,692 median income
- 51534
Glenwood (51534)
$93,646 median income
- 68123
Bellevue (68123)
$93,188 median income
- 68409
Murray (68409)
$92,045 median income
- 68048
Plattsmouth (68048)
$89,931 median income
- 51653
Tabor (51653)
$71,319 median income
- 68005
Bellevue (68005)
$66,551 median income
- 68113
Offutt Afb (68113)
$62,409 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 51561 ranks the highest of 9 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 51561, 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 (1,455 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 51561 in?
ZIP code 51561 (Pacific Junction) is located in Mills County, Iowa. Mills County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mills-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51561?
ZIP code 51561 in Pacific Junction, IA has a population of 1,455 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51561?
The median household income in ZIP 51561 is $113,421, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51561?
The median home value in ZIP 51561 is $388,800, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51561?
The largest racial group in ZIP 51561 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51561?
ZIP code 51561 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 283 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51561?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51561 are: Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51561?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51561 increased by 16.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 51561?
In ZIP code 51561, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51561?
In ZIP code 51561, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51561?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51561 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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