51571 ZIP Code — Silver City, IA

Mills County, Iowa

ZIP code 51571 is located in Silver City, Iowa, within Mills County. It covers approximately 46.01 square miles and serves a population of 750 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 712.

About ZIP code 51571

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 $196,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,000. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 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. The average commute of 29 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 51571 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

750
population
46.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
51571 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 51571

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City Status
Silver City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
51575 Treynor (6.5 mi) 51534 Glenwood (8.8 mi) 51551 Malvern (9 mi) 51549 Macedonia (9 mi) 51540 Hastings (10 mi) 51503 Council Bluffs (11.6 mi) 51525 Carson (11.7 mi) 51561 Pacific Junction (13.9 mi) 51533 Emerson (14.1 mi) 68005 Bellevue (15.1 mi) 51501 Council Bluffs (15.8 mi) 68113 Offutt Afb (15.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 750
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 19
County FIPS 129
Geography
Land area 46.01 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 41.1384
Longitude -95.6015
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 12.7% 29.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 54.1% 36.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 27.7% 26.7% 21.5%
Over $200k 5.5% 6.9% 5.0%

Demographics & statistics

750
Population
16
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$90,000
Median household income
$36,221
Per capita income
$196,900
Median home value
$928
Median monthly rent
85.2%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
268
Housing units
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
Under 5
4
13
5–9
12
57
10–14
52
54
15–19
49
32
20–24
29
25
25–34
24
48
35–44
44
53
45–54
49
27
55–59
24
23
60–64
21
40
65–74
37
10
75–84
9
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1823931.9%
18 and over51168.1%
65 and over10514.0%
Median age38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%
Black or African American 2.1%
Asian 2%
Two or more races 0.1%
GroupCount%
White71895.7%
Black or African American162.1%
Asian152%
Two or more races10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 12.7% 29.9% 40.1%
$50k – $100k 54.1% 36.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 27.7% 26.7% 21.5%
Over $200k 5.5% 6.9% 5.0%
Under $10k 3.7%
$10k–$15k 0.5%
$15k–$25k 1.9%
$25k–$35k 4.2%
$35k–$50k 5.1%
$50k–$75k 20.8%
$75k–$100k 22.2%
$100k–$150k 21.3%
$150k–$200k 14.8%
$200k+ 5.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.7%
$10k–$15k0.5%
$15k–$25k1.9%
$25k–$35k4.2%
$35k–$50k5.1%
$50k–$75k20.8%
$75k–$100k22.2%
$100k–$150k21.3%
$150k–$200k14.8%
$200k+5.6%
Median income$90,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%
$50k–$100k 18.5%
$100k–$150k 19.6%
$150k–$200k 11.4%
$200k–$300k 28.3%
$300k–$500k 14.1%
$500k–$1M 7.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$196,900
Median rent / month$928
Owner occupied85.2%
Renter occupied14.8%
Vacant28.0%
Single-family detached98.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.0%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)3.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.7%
2000–20096.7%
1990–19998.0%
1980–19890.3%
1970–19794.0%
1960–19694.7%
1950–19590.3%
1940–19494.3%
1939 or earlier67.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.0%
2 bedrooms38.7%
3 bedrooms31.7%
4 bedrooms23.0%
5+ bedrooms4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle14.8%
2 vehicles25.9%
3 or more59.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.9%
Electricity18.1%
Propane / LP gas26.4%
Wood3.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family15973.6%
Cohabiting couple198.8%
Male householder, no spouse167.4%
Female householder, no spouse2210.2%
Households with children under 188740.3%
Households with seniors (65+)7032.4%
Average household size3.47

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married40.6%19.1%
Married51.5%69.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.8%4.7%
Divorced6.1%6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 2.3%
HS graduate 31.8%
Some college, no degree 18.7%
Associate's degree 17.8%
Bachelor's degree 9.7%
Graduate / professional 18.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.6%
Bachelor's or higher28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool20.8%
Kindergarten10.4%
Elementary school12647.7%
High school9234.8%
College / grad school4316.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%
Finance & real estate 13.2%
Public administration 8.3%
Other services 8.1%
Transportation & utilities 7.3%
Professional & management 6.7%
Agriculture & mining 6.2%
Manufacturing 6.2%
Construction 5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%
Wholesale trade 4.0%
Retail trade 3.5%
Information 2.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.2%
Service15.9%
Sales & office8.9%
Natural resources & construction14.5%
Production & transportation18.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.9%
Government33.1%
Self-employed1.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.6%
Carpool11.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.4%
Work from home9.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.7

Poverty

All people 5.3%
Under 18 years 7.9%
18 and over 4.1%
Married-couple families 5.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.1%
Retirement income22.2%
Supplemental Security4.2%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP5.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure32.4%
High cholesterol34.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart disease6.4%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis25.1%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease6.0%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.8%
Binge drinking21.7%
No physical activity21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.5%
Depression17.1%
Fair or poor health10.8%
Poor mental health12.2%
Poor physical health8.6%
No health insurance7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.6%
Visited dentist71.1%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss10.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5611.0%
Disability%
Any disability7.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years4.4%
65 and over33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance83.6%
Public insurance31.2%
No insurance1.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only74198.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)73598.0%
Born in same state73598.0%
Born in different state44158.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen152.0%
Not a US citizen15100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French9012%
Italian678.9%
Dutch557.3%
English263.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab233.1%
German212.8%
Norwegian91.2%
Polish50.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access28.8%
Internet access95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 51571

What city is ZIP code 51571 in?

ZIP code 51571 is primarily assigned to Silver City, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 51571 in?

ZIP code 51571 falls within Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 51571 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 51571 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 51571 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 51571 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 51571 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 51571 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 51571 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 51571 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 51571 in?

ZIP code 51571 observes the CST timezone.

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