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Pottawattamie County
Honey Creek, IA
51542
51542 ZIP Code — Honey Creek, IA
Pottawattamie County, Iowa
ZIP code 51542 is located in
Honey Creek ,
Iowa ,
within Pottawattamie County .
It covers approximately 37.88 square miles and serves a population of
950 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 712 .
About ZIP code 51542
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $333,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $108,854. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 51542 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
950
Population density
25 / sq mi
State FIPS
19
County FIPS
155
Geography
Land area
37.88 sq mi
Water area
0.25 sq mi
Latitude
41.4332
Longitude
-95.8317
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
712
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
9.2%
41.8%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
41.3%
33.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
32.4%
20.6%
21.5%
Over $200k
17.1%
3.9%
5.0%
Demographics & statistics
$108,854
Median household income
$333,700
Median home value
$1,625
Median monthly rent
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 166 17.5% 18 and over 784 82.5% 65 and over 220 23.2% Median age 54.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 928 95.5% Hispanic or Latino 22 2.3% Two or more races 22 2.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
9.2%
41.8%
40.1%
$50k – $100k
41.3%
33.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
32.4%
20.6%
21.5%
Over $200k
17.1%
3.9%
5.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $15k–$25k 4.2% $25k–$35k 2.6% $35k–$50k 6.9% $50k–$75k 7.4% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 34.1% $150k–$200k 11.6% $200k+ 17.2% Median income $108,854
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $333,700 Median rent / month $1,625 Owner occupied 93.7% Renter occupied 6.3% Vacant 8.7% Single-family detached 91.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.0% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.47
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 22.9% 1990–1999 14.3% 1980–1989 31.9% 1970–1979 15.7% 1960–1969 6.3% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 1.4% 1939 or earlier 7.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.3% 2 bedrooms 19.6% 3 bedrooms 37.0% 4 bedrooms 32.6% 5+ bedrooms 6.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.6% 1 vehicle 19.8% 2 vehicles 38.1% 3 or more 39.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 38.6% Propane / LP gas 55.8% Wood 1.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 284 75.1% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 43 11.4% Female householder, no spouse 51 13.5% Households with children under 18 76 20.1% Households with seniors (65+) 151 39.9% Average household size 2.51
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 10.4% 15.2% Married 79.2% 70.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 8.1% Divorced 10.4% 6.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.5% Bachelor's or higher 41.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 6.6% Kindergarten 20 13.2% Elementary school 62 41.1% High school 51 33.8% College / grad school 8 5.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.7%
Transportation & utilities
15.4%
Public administration
9.2%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Professional & management
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.7% Service 17.4% Sales & office 22.8% Natural resources & construction 10.2% Production & transportation 17.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.1% Government 25.5% Self-employed 3.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.2% Carpool 8.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.6% Other means 1.8% Avg commute (minutes) 27.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
41.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.7% Retirement income 34.7% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.8% High blood pressure 34.3% High cholesterol 34.1% Diabetes 9.7% Heart disease 6.2% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 27.2% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 6.1% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.9% Binge drinking 21.5% No physical activity 22.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.6% Depression 19.3% Fair or poor health 10.8% Poor mental health 12.2% Poor physical health 8.8% No health insurance 7.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.7% Visited dentist 70.3% Cholesterol screening 91.6% Teeth loss 9.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 85 10.8%
Disability % Any disability 12.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.5% 65 and over 28.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.3% Public insurance 29.1% No insurance 8.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 917 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) 950 100.0% Born in same state 950 100.0% Born in different state 542 57.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 133 14% Dutch 130 13.7% French 122 12.8%
Ancestry Count % Polish 34 3.6% English 17 1.8% German 9 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.8% Internet access 97.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51542
What city is ZIP code 51542 in?
ZIP code 51542 is primarily assigned to Honey Creek, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51542 in?
ZIP code 51542 falls within Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
Is ZIP code 51542 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 51542 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 51542 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 51542 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 51542 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 51542 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51542?
The median home value in ZIP code 51542 is $333,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 51542 in?
ZIP code 51542 observes the CST timezone.
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