51534 ZIP Code — Glenwood, IA

Mills County, Iowa

ZIP code 51534 is located in Glenwood, Iowa, within Mills County. It covers approximately 100.48 square miles and serves a population of 9,435 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51534

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 $243,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,992. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 51534 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,435

population

100.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51534 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51534

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51534. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glenwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51561 Pacific Junction (5.7 mi) 51551 Malvern (6.6 mi) 51571 Silver City (8.8 mi) 51540 Hastings (10.9 mi) 68005 Bellevue (11.3 mi) 68113 Offutt Afb (11.7 mi) 51653 Tabor (11.8 mi) 68123 Bellevue (12.9 mi) 68048 Plattsmouth (13.6 mi) 51575 Treynor (14.5 mi) 51503 Council Bluffs (14.8 mi) 68409 Murray (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,435
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	100.48 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	41.0379
Longitude	-95.7063
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	29.8%	29.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	36.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	26.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.1%	6.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

9,435

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$82,992

Median household income

$39,620

Per capita income

$243,900

Median home value

$774

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

3,095

Housing units

31.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

280

Under 5

318

374

5–9

425

264

10–14

300

255

15–19

289

204

20–24

231

485

25–34

551

560

35–44

637

539

45–54

613

241

55–59

273

323

60–64

368

530

65–74

602

245

75–84

279

117

85+

132

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,317	24.6%
18 and over	7,118	75.4%
65 and over	1,905	20.2%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 1.9%

Asian 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,146	96.5%
Two or more races	178	1.9%
Asian	62	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	44	0.5%
Other race	21	0.2%
Black or African American	19	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.8%	29.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	36.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	26.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	6.1%	6.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	10.3%
Median income	$82,992

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 29.2%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$243,900
Median rent / month	$774
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	22.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	23.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.4%
Electricity	19.6%
Propane / LP gas	25.8%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,914	56.1%
Cohabiting couple	157	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	505	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	834	24.5%
Households with children under 18	961	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,218	35.7%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	24.5%
Married	53.5%	51.7%
Separated	0.3%	1.6%
Widowed	2.3%	9.7%
Divorced	13.3%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	31.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	224	9.9%
Kindergarten	174	7.7%
Elementary school	1,008	44.4%
High school	528	23.3%
College / grad school	334	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 10.5%

Public administration 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Professional & management 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Other services 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.5%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 15.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	720	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.1%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,837	93.7%
Spanish	88	1.0%
Other Indo-European	60	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	26	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,269	98.2%
Born in same state	9,222	97.7%
Born in different state	4,008	42.5%
Foreign born	47	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	166	1.8%
Not a US citizen	66	39.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,725	18.3%
Italian	1,159	12.3%
English	370	3.9%
Arab	358	3.8%
Polish	337	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	204	2.2%
Irish	24	0.3%
German	12	0.1%
Norwegian	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51534

What city is ZIP code 51534 in?

ZIP code 51534 is primarily assigned to Glenwood, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51534 in?

ZIP code 51534 falls within Mills County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51534 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 51534 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51534 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 51534 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 51534 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 51534 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 51534?

ZIP code 51534 has an estimated population of 9,435 residents, with a density of 94 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51534 in?

ZIP code 51534 observes the CST timezone.