51548 ZIP Code — Mc Clelland, IA

Pottawattamie County, Iowa

ZIP code 51548 is located in Mc Clelland, Iowa, within Pottawattamie County. It covers approximately 26.76 square miles and serves a population of 509 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51548

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 $219,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $96,827. 37% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 51548 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

509
population
26.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51548 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51548

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City Status
Mc Clelland Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 509
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 155
Geography
Land area 26.76 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 41.3147
Longitude -95.6371
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 29.7% 41.8% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 33.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 25.9% 20.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 8.6% 3.9% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

509
Population
19
People per sq mi
40.8
Median age
$96,827
Median household income
$42,516
Per capita income
$219,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.7%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
182
Housing units
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
3
Under 5
4
13
5–9
18
30
10–14
39
21
15–19
27
5
20–24
6
21
25–34
27
30
35–44
38
35
45–54
45
5
55–59
6
6
60–64
7
44
65–74
57
10
75–84
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813726.9%
18 and over37273.1%
65 and over12324.2%
Median age40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%
Two or more races 1.4%
GroupCount%
White50298.6%
Two or more races71.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.7% 41.8% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 33.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 25.9% 20.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 8.6% 3.9% 5.0%
$15k–$25k 0.6%
$25k–$35k 9.9%
$35k–$50k 8.3%
$50k–$75k 16.6%
$75k–$100k 19.3%
$100k–$150k 28.2%
$150k–$200k 6.6%
$200k+ 10.5%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k0.6%
$25k–$35k9.9%
$35k–$50k8.3%
$50k–$75k16.6%
$75k–$100k19.3%
$100k–$150k28.2%
$150k–$200k6.6%
$200k+10.5%
Median income$96,827

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%
$100k–$150k 17.5%
$150k–$200k 23.5%
$200k–$300k 24.7%
$300k–$500k 22.3%
$500k–$1M 10.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$219,400
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied91.7%
Renter occupied8.3%
Vacant8.1%
Single-family detached91.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.6%
Median rooms7.3
Avg household size (owned)2.90

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.1%
2000–200924.9%
1990–19997.1%
1980–19898.1%
1970–19791.5%
1960–19694.1%
1950–19591.5%
1940–194911.7%
1939 or earlier33.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms13.2%
3 bedrooms48.2%
4 bedrooms22.8%
5+ bedrooms15.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.2%
1 vehicle10.5%
2 vehicles51.9%
3 or more35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.6%
Electricity21.5%
Propane / LP gas74.0%
Fuel oil0.6%
Wood3.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14680.7%
Cohabiting couple73.9%
Male householder, no spouse105.5%
Female householder, no spouse189.9%
Households with children under 186938.1%
Households with seniors (65+)7139.2%
Average household size2.81

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.5%20.7%
Married77.3%66.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%11.1%
Divorced5.2%1.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%
Some HS, no diploma 2.3%
HS graduate 30.3%
Some college, no degree 19.5%
Associate's degree 19.0%
Bachelor's degree 23.6%
Graduate / professional 4.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.8%
Bachelor's or higher28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool21.4%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school8661.4%
High school3525.0%
College / grad school1712.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%
Transportation & utilities 14.3%
Retail trade 9.1%
Agriculture & mining 7.8%
Finance & real estate 7.8%
Construction 6.5%
Manufacturing 6.1%
Professional & management 5.7%
Public administration 5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%
Other services 4.3%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Information 2.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.6%
Service7.4%
Sales & office19.1%
Natural resources & construction14.8%
Production & transportation16.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.1%
Government21.3%
Self-employed9.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.1%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home17.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.6

Poverty

All people 0.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.0%
Retirement income21.5%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.4%
High blood pressure30.3%
High cholesterol31.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Heart disease5.3%
Stroke2.3%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis23.7%
Kidney disease2.3%
Pulmonary disease5.3%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.4%
Binge drinking23.6%
No physical activity21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.3%
Depression20.1%
Fair or poor health9.8%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health8.0%
No health insurance7.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.6%
Visited dentist69.8%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss8.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans164.3%
Disability%
Any disability7.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years4.1%
65 and over22.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance83.2%
Public insurance28.1%
No insurance4.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only50298.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)509100.0%
Born in same state509100.0%
Born in different state25449.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French8616.9%
Italian499.6%
Arab316.1%
AncestryCount%
Polish203.9%
English132.6%
Dutch122.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.6%
Internet access98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51548

What city is ZIP code 51548 in?

ZIP code 51548 is primarily assigned to Mc Clelland, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51548 in?

ZIP code 51548 falls within Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51548 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 51548 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51548 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 51548 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 51548?

ZIP code 51548 has an estimated population of 509 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 51548?

The median household income in ZIP code 51548 is $96,827, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 51548 in?

ZIP code 51548 observes the CST timezone.

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