51561 ZIP Code — Pacific Junction, IA

Mills County, Iowa

ZIP code 51561 is located in Pacific Junction, Iowa, within Mills County. It covers approximately 56.14 square miles and serves a population of 823 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51561

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $338,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($86,622) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 51561 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

823

population

56.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

51561 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 51561

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 51561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pacific Junction	Acceptable
Pacific Junction	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51534 Glenwood (5.7 mi) 68048 Plattsmouth (7.9 mi) 68005 Bellevue (8.7 mi) 68113 Offutt Afb (8.9 mi) 68123 Bellevue (9.3 mi) 68409 Murray (10.2 mi) 51551 Malvern (11.7 mi) 68133 Papillion (12 mi) 51653 Tabor (12.3 mi) 68147 Bellevue (13.6 mi) 68147 Bellevue (13.6 mi) 51571 Silver City (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	823
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	56.14 sq mi
Water area	1.65 sq mi
Latitude	41.0123
Longitude	-95.8098
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	28.7%	29.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	46.2%	36.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	26.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	9.3%	6.9%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

823

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$86,622

Median household income

$51,809

Per capita income

$338,400

Median home value

$1,042

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

417

Housing units

47.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

109

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	158	19.2%
18 and over	665	80.8%
65 and over	124	15.1%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	798	97%
Two or more races	15	1.8%
Asian	10	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.7%	29.9%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	46.2%	36.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	26.7%	21.5%
Over $200k	9.3%	6.9%	5.0%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 14.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	14.1%
Median income	$86,622

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 35.8%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 17.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$338,400
Median rent / month	$1,042
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	31.2%
Single-family detached	90.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	16.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.6%
2 vehicles	53.8%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.3%
Electricity	36.1%
Propane / LP gas	37.0%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	219	71.8%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	70	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	8	2.6%
Households with children under 18	75	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	22.0%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.4%	10.4%
Married	47.9%	82.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.5%	0.4%
Divorced	4.2%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 17.0%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 37.5%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	47.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	10.1%
Kindergarten	4	2.4%
Elementary school	49	29.2%
High school	79	47.0%
College / grad school	19	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 32.1%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Retail trade 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Professional & management 8.5%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Public administration 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Construction 2.3%

Information 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.0%
Service	6.7%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.3%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	30.7%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.9%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	22.0%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	70.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	793	96.4%
Spanish	5	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	819	99.5%
Born in same state	800	97.2%
Born in different state	413	50.2%
Foreign born	19	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.5%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	172	20.9%
French	51	6.2%
Dutch	31	3.8%
Arab	19	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1.8%
Irish	8	1%
Polish	8	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51561

What city is ZIP code 51561 in?

ZIP code 51561 is primarily assigned to Pacific Junction, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51561 in?

ZIP code 51561 falls within Mills County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51561 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 51561 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51561 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 51561 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 51561?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 51561?

The median home value in ZIP code 51561 is $338,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 51561 in?

ZIP code 51561 observes the CST timezone.