ZIP Code 51561 -- Pacific junction, IA
Mills | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Households here earn 1.5x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
- 87.43% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 51561
ZIP code 51561 in Pacific Junction, Iowa is a unknown area with a population of 1,039. The median household income is $113,421, which is This is 51% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $388,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.4x . The cost of living is significantly above average with an index of 120.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 47.80 years. Approximately 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Mills, IA.
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Income & Economy
This is 51% above the national median of $75,000.
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Housing
Moderately affordable
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 51561 is 20.1% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 51561
ZIP code 51561 (Pacific junction, IA) has a total population of 1,039 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 47.80 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 51561 is $113,421 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 51% above the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 51561 is primarily located in Pacific junction, Iowa (IA). It falls within Mills County.
The median home value in ZIP code 51561 is $388,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,103.
The median age in ZIP code 51561 is 47.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 51561 has a cost of living index of 120.08 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly above average compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 51561, 37.67% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 6.95% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 51561 is 0.00%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 6.98% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.