51526 ZIP Code — Crescent, IA

Pottawattamie County, Iowa

ZIP code 51526 is located in Crescent, Iowa, within Pottawattamie County. It covers approximately 43.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,560 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51526

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $277,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,833. 46% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 51526 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,560

population

43.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51526 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51526

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crescent	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68112 Omaha (3.1 mi) 68152 Omaha (5.3 mi) 68110 Omaha (5.6 mi) 68111 Omaha (6.8 mi) 68104 Omaha (7.8 mi) 68102 Omaha (8.1 mi) 68122 Omaha (8.1 mi) 68179 Omaha (8.5 mi) 68178 Omaha (8.5 mi) 68172 Omaha (8.5 mi) 68176 Omaha (8.5 mi) 68175 Omaha (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,560
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	43.58 sq mi
Water area	1.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.3777
Longitude	-95.8963
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	21.2%	41.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	45.5%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	20.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.7%	3.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,560

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$85,833

Median household income

$45,192

Per capita income

$277,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

0.8%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

611

Housing units

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

124

25–34

103

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	223	14.3%
18 and over	1,337	85.7%
65 and over	397	25.4%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.9%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,558	99.9%
Two or more races	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	41.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	45.5%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	20.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	7.7%	3.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 30.3%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	30.3%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	23.7%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$85,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 33.0%

$500k–$1M 10.7%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$277,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	29.1%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.8%
Electricity	17.5%
Propane / LP gas	24.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	368	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	47	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	133	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	80	12.7%
Households with children under 18	137	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	44.4%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	16.7%
Married	51.3%	57.4%
Separated	0.4%	1.7%
Widowed	7.7%	11.1%
Divorced	9.3%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.7%
Kindergarten	2	0.6%
Elementary school	97	30.2%
High school	85	26.5%
College / grad school	125	38.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Retail trade 14.0%

Professional & management 11.4%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Construction 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	30.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.8%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 0.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	21.9%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	7.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	158	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,506	96.5%
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)	1,560	100.0%
Born in same state	1,544	99.0%
Born in different state	837	53.7%
Foreign born	16	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	308	19.7%
French	227	14.6%
English	73	4.7%
Arab	69	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	35	2.2%
Dutch	29	1.9%
German	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51526

What city is ZIP code 51526 in?

ZIP code 51526 is primarily assigned to Crescent, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51526 in?

ZIP code 51526 falls within Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51526 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 51526 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 51526 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 51526 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51526 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 51526 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 51526 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 51526 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 51526 in?

ZIP code 51526 observes the CST timezone.