51559 ZIP Code — Neola, IA
Pottawattamie County, Iowa
ZIP code 51559 is located in Neola, Iowa, within Pottawattamie County. It covers approximately 86.11 square miles and serves a population of 2,000 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.
About ZIP code 51559
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 $185,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $77,095. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,000
population
86.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51559 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51559
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Neola | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
51576 Underwood (5.4 mi)
51553 Minden (7.3 mi)
51563 Persia (8.6 mi)
51570 Shelby (10.8 mi)
51526 Crescent (13 mi)
51546 Logan (13.7 mi)
51565 Portsmouth (14.8 mi)
51521 Avoca (15 mi)
51503 Council Bluffs (15.4 mi)
51555 Missouri Valley (15.7 mi)
68110 Omaha (15.8 mi)
51575 Treynor (15.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,000 |
| Population density | 23 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 19 |
| County FIPS | 155 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 86.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4553 |
| Longitude | -95.6681 |
| 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 | 31.6% | 41.8% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.6% | 33.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 20.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
Demographics & statistics
2,000
Population
23
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$77,095
Median household income
$36,665
Per capita income
$185,600
Median home value
$929
Median monthly rent
73.6%
Home ownership
4.5%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
584
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
65
Under 5
64
78
5–9
76
83
10–14
82
58
15–19
56
66
20–24
64
144
25–34
142
112
35–44
111
120
45–54
117
102
55–59
100
56
60–64
56
77
65–74
75
35
75–84
34
14
85+
13
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 550 | 27.5% |
| 18 and over | 1,450 | 72.5% |
| 65 and over | 248 | 12.4% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
0.4%
Other race
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,941 | 95.8% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.6% | 41.8% | 40.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.6% | 33.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 20.6% | 21.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
Under $10k
1.1%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
17.3%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $77,095 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.7%
$50k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
29.4%
$200k–$300k
18.8%
$300k–$500k
17.3%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,600 |
| Median rent / month | $929 |
| Owner occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter occupied | 26.4% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 91.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 48.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.2% |
| 3 or more | 35.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.8% |
| Electricity | 16.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.5% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 415 | 56.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 38 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 97 | 13.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 180 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 218 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 188 | 25.8% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 16.7% |
| Married | 54.8% | 57.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 17.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
1.5%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
15.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 27 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 238 | 44.7% |
| High school | 146 | 27.4% |
| College / grad school | 109 | 20.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Retail trade
10.8%
Construction
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Professional & management
7.2%
Agriculture & mining
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Wholesale trade
6.3%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Other services
4.2%
Public administration
2.9%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.4% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 25.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.5% |
| Government | 7.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.1% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
Poverty
All people
4.5%
Under 18 years
3.1%
18 and over
5.0%
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
14.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.5% |
| Retirement income | 21.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 22.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 89 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.7% |
| Public insurance | 28.4% |
| No insurance | 2.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,871 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 9 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,983 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 1,975 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 1,211 | 60.6% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 17 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 10 | 58.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 273 | 13.7% |
| French | 166 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 133 | 6.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 75 | 3.8% |
| Polish | 22 | 1.1% |
| English | 19 | 1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.5% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51559
What city is ZIP code 51559 in?
ZIP code 51559 is primarily assigned to Neola, Iowa.
What county is ZIP code 51559 in?
ZIP code 51559 falls within Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51559?
The median home value in ZIP code 51559 is $185,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 51559?
ZIP code 51559 has an estimated population of 2,000 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 51559?
The median household income in ZIP code 51559 is $77,095, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 51559 in?
ZIP code 51559 observes the CST timezone.