51536 ZIP Code — Hancock, IA

Pottawattamie County, Iowa

ZIP code 51536 is located in Hancock, Iowa, within Pottawattamie County. It covers approximately 50.81 square miles and serves a population of 418 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51536

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 $115,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,625. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 51536 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

418

population

50.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51536 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51536

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hancock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51560 Oakland (4.3 mi) 51521 Avoca (7.1 mi) 51553 Minden (9 mi) 51577 Walnut (10 mi) 51525 Carson (11 mi) 51570 Shelby (11.7 mi) 51549 Macedonia (13.3 mi) 51575 Treynor (15.3 mi) 51552 Marne (15.4 mi) 51544 Lewis (15.5 mi) 51559 Neola (16.2 mi) 51535 Griswold (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	418
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	50.81 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	41.3754
Longitude	-95.3747
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	44.8%	41.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	20.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

418

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$75,625

Median household income

$36,304

Per capita income

$115,800

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

148

Housing units

21.0%

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	67	16.0%
18 and over	351	84.0%
65 and over	112	26.8%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 3.3%

Black or African American 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	390	92%
Two or more races	14	3.3%
Black or African American	6	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1.4%
Other race	6	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	41.8%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	33.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	20.6%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.9%	5.0%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	19.7%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$75,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 35.1%

$100k–$150k 29.7%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,800
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	99.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	64.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	51.1%
3 bedrooms	21.9%
4 bedrooms	26.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	45.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.4%
Electricity	21.3%
Propane / LP gas	29.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	13	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	36	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	25	14.0%
Households with children under 18	47	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	42.7%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	17.3%
Married	48.1%	63.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	3.3%	9.9%
Divorced	20.3%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	6.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	39.4%
High school	31	47.0%
College / grad school	5	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 17.9%

Finance & real estate 17.4%

Retail trade 15.1%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.2%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Construction 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.1%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	16.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.1%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	24.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 23.1%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	403	96.4%
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)	418	100.0%
Born in same state	418	100.0%
Born in different state	292	69.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	27	6.5%
Arab	19	4.5%
Dutch	18	4.3%
Italian	16	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	2.9%
English	3	0.7%
German	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51536

What city is ZIP code 51536 in?

ZIP code 51536 is primarily assigned to Hancock, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51536 in?

ZIP code 51536 falls within Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 51536 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 51536 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 51536 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 51536 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51536 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 51536 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 51536 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 51536 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 51536 in?

ZIP code 51536 observes the CST timezone.