51553 ZIP Code — Minden, IA

Pottawattamie County, Iowa

ZIP code 51553 is located in Minden, Iowa, within Pottawattamie County. It covers approximately 45.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,100 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51553

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 $204,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,750. 36% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 51553 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,100
population
45.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51553 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51553

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City Status
Minden Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
51559 Neola (7.3 mi) 51576 Underwood (8.6 mi) 51570 Shelby (8.9 mi) 51536 Hancock (9 mi) 51521 Avoca (9.9 mi) 51560 Oakland (10.5 mi) 51563 Persia (11.5 mi) 51575 Treynor (12.3 mi) 51525 Carson (14.9 mi) 51549 Macedonia (15.8 mi) 51503 Council Bluffs (16.1 mi) 51565 Portsmouth (16.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,100
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 155
Geography
Land area 45.45 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 41.4050
Longitude -95.5444
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 33.4% 41.8% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 32.4% 33.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.7% 20.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 5.5% 3.9% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,100
Population
24
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$87,750
Median household income
$33,664
Per capita income
$204,400
Median home value
$694
Median monthly rent
87.8%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unemployment
331
Housing units
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
48
Under 5
36
32
5–9
23
52
10–14
39
52
15–19
38
61
20–24
44
56
25–34
42
68
35–44
50
80
45–54
59
42
55–59
31
37
60–64
28
59
65–74
43
38
75–84
28
8
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827625.1%
18 and over82474.9%
65 and over18216.5%
Median age37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%
Two or more races 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,05695.5%
Two or more races282.5%
Asian141.3%
Hispanic or Latino60.5%
Other race20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.4% 41.8% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 32.4% 33.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.7% 20.6% 21.5%
Over $200k 5.5% 3.9% 5.0%
Under $10k 1.3%
$10k–$15k 5.6%
$15k–$25k 4.0%
$25k–$35k 11.4%
$35k–$50k 7.7%
$50k–$75k 15.6%
$75k–$100k 7.4%
$100k–$150k 25.5%
$150k–$200k 17.0%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.3%
$10k–$15k5.6%
$15k–$25k4.0%
$25k–$35k11.4%
$35k–$50k7.7%
$50k–$75k15.6%
$75k–$100k7.4%
$100k–$150k25.5%
$150k–$200k17.0%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$87,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%
$50k–$100k 8.5%
$100k–$150k 20.8%
$150k–$200k 15.7%
$200k–$300k 31.4%
$300k–$500k 12.1%
$500k–$1M 8.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$204,400
Median rent / month$694
Owner occupied87.8%
Renter occupied12.2%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached93.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.9%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)2.94

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.8%
2000–200911.7%
1990–19996.9%
1980–19892.1%
1970–197916.7%
1960–19699.0%
1950–195912.2%
1940–19495.0%
1939 or earlier31.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.7%
2 bedrooms29.7%
3 bedrooms38.5%
4 bedrooms18.6%
5+ bedrooms10.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle21.8%
2 vehicles32.6%
3 or more45.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas56.5%
Electricity21.8%
Propane / LP gas14.6%
Fuel oil1.3%
Wood4.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family24464.7%
Cohabiting couple277.2%
Male householder, no spouse6918.3%
Female householder, no spouse379.8%
Households with children under 1813235.0%
Households with seniors (65+)12332.6%
Average household size2.92

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.3%21.8%
Married51.9%64.0%
Separated0.0%1.6%
Widowed3.3%8.1%
Divorced11.5%4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%
Some HS, no diploma 1.2%
HS graduate 32.7%
Some college, no degree 20.6%
Associate's degree 22.1%
Bachelor's degree 14.2%
Graduate / professional 6.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.1%
Bachelor's or higher20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool165.6%
Kindergarten113.8%
Elementary school12944.8%
High school7526.0%
College / grad school5719.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%
Manufacturing 14.0%
Retail trade 13.4%
Construction 12.9%
Transportation & utilities 7.3%
Other services 6.4%
Professional & management 6.3%
Public administration 6.1%
Finance & real estate 4.8%
Wholesale trade 3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%
Agriculture & mining 2.3%
Information 2.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.7%
Service13.9%
Sales & office16.5%
Natural resources & construction17.8%
Production & transportation22.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.6%
Government14.9%
Self-employed14.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.9%
Carpool7.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.4%
Work from home6.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)36.0

Poverty

All people 7.8%
Under 18 years 13.0%
18 and over 6.1%
Married-couple families 4.9%
Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.8%
Retirement income24.7%
Supplemental Security4.2%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP5.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.3%
High blood pressure33.6%
High cholesterol32.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease6.4%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis26.4%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.5%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.8%
Binge drinking22.5%
No physical activity23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.5%
Depression20.1%
Fair or poor health11.6%
Poor mental health13.2%
Poor physical health9.1%
No health insurance8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist66.5%
Cholesterol screening89.1%
Teeth loss10.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans769.3%
Disability%
Any disability7.0%
Under 181.4%
18–64 years6.5%
65 and over17.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.3%
Public insurance34.3%
No insurance3.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,01692.4%
Spanish50.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.3%
Other languages20.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,08999.0%
Born in same state1,08498.5%
Born in different state73366.6%
Foreign born50.5%
Naturalized citizen111.0%
Not a US citizen654.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab746.7%
Dutch635.7%
French625.6%
Italian454.1%
AncestryCount%
Polish161.5%
Irish30.3%
English20.2%
German10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.3%
Internet access87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51553

What city is ZIP code 51553 in?

ZIP code 51553 is primarily assigned to Minden, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51553 in?

ZIP code 51553 falls within Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51553 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 51553 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51553 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 51553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 51553 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 51553 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 51553?

ZIP code 51553 has an estimated population of 1,100 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 51553 in?

ZIP code 51553 observes the CST timezone.

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