51541 ZIP Code — Henderson, IA

Mills County, Iowa

ZIP code 51541 is located in Henderson, Iowa, within Mills County. It covers approximately 42.88 square miles and serves a population of 491 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51541

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 $161,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $66,442. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51541 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

491

population

42.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51541 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51541

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Henderson	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	491
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	42.88 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	41.1364
Longitude	-95.4132
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	47.9%	29.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	36.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	26.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	6.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

491

Population

People per sq mi

27.8

Median age

$66,442

Median household income

$22,461

Per capita income

$161,800

Median home value

$958

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

108

Housing units

16.6%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	225	45.8%
18 and over	266	54.2%
65 and over	69	14.1%
Median age	27.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	489	99.6%
Two or more races	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	29.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	36.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	26.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.7%	6.9%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 23.1%

$50k–$75k 28.9%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	23.1%
$50k–$75k	28.9%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$66,442

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 32.2%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,800
Median rent / month	$958
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	24.5%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	55.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	25.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	13.2%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	48.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.8%
Electricity	2.5%
Propane / LP gas	30.6%
Solar	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	13	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	17	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	27	22.3%
Households with children under 18	62	51.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	43.8%
Average household size	4.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.3%	29.4%
Married	49.6%	42.5%
Separated	0.0%	4.6%
Widowed	13.5%	7.8%
Divorced	28.6%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 29.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	8.1%
Kindergarten	3	1.6%
Elementary school	146	78.5%
High school	22	11.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Retail trade 18.0%

Professional & management 16.0%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Construction 8.8%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Public administration 2.6%

Other services 1.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.5%
Carpool	30.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	17.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	451	91.9%
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)	491	100.0%
Born in same state	468	95.3%
Born in different state	285	58.0%
Foreign born	23	4.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	43	8.8%
French	26	5.3%
English	21	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	3.9%
Dutch	16	3.3%
Polish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.6%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51541

What city is ZIP code 51541 in?

ZIP code 51541 is primarily assigned to Henderson, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51541 in?

ZIP code 51541 falls within Mills County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51541 family-oriented?

46% of residents in ZIP code 51541 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 51541 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 51541 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51541?

The median home value in ZIP code 51541 is $161,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 51541?

ZIP code 51541 has an estimated population of 491 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51541 in?

ZIP code 51541 observes the CST timezone.