51525 ZIP Code — Carson, IA

Pottawattamie County, Iowa

ZIP code 51525 is located in Carson, Iowa, within Pottawattamie County. It covers approximately 61.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,003 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51525

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,173. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 51525 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,003

population

61.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51525 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51525

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51549 Macedonia (2.8 mi) 51560 Oakland (6.8 mi) 51575 Treynor (10.3 mi) 51536 Hancock (11 mi) 51571 Silver City (11.7 mi) 51533 Emerson (12.5 mi) 51540 Hastings (14.8 mi) 51535 Griswold (14.9 mi) 51553 Minden (14.9 mi) 51532 Elliott (15.6 mi) 51566 Red Oak (16.5 mi) 51551 Malvern (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,003
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	61.91 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.2172
Longitude	-95.4028
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	712

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.3%	41.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	20.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,003

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$73,173

Median household income

$37,818

Per capita income

$171,800

Median home value

$656

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

358

Housing units

25.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	214	21.3%
18 and over	789	78.7%
65 and over	259	25.8%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	975	96.8%
Two or more races	26	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.3%	41.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	20.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$73,173

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,800
Median rent / month	$656
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	0.7%
Single-family detached	91.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	1.3%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	40.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.6%
Electricity	31.7%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	200	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	52	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	93	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	100	22.5%
Households with children under 18	126	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	41.8%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	21.3%
Married	48.2%	53.5%
Separated	0.5%	1.8%
Widowed	9.6%	6.7%
Divorced	17.4%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	25.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	7.4%
Kindergarten	7	3.2%
Elementary school	98	45.2%
High school	54	24.9%
College / grad school	42	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Professional & management 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Construction 8.9%

Public administration 6.0%

Retail trade 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Information 3.0%

Other services 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	28.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	19.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	953	95.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	998	99.5%
Born in same state	998	99.5%
Born in different state	593	59.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	134	13.4%
French	113	11.3%
Arab	35	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	25	2.5%
English	10	1%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	86.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51525

What city is ZIP code 51525 in?

ZIP code 51525 is primarily assigned to Carson, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51525 in?

ZIP code 51525 falls within Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51525 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 51525 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 51525 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 51525 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51525?

The median home value in ZIP code 51525 is $171,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 51525?

ZIP code 51525 has an estimated population of 1,003 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51525 in?

ZIP code 51525 observes the CST timezone.