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

Population
1,039
Unknown
Median Income
$113,421
Home Value
$388,800
Median Rent
$1,103
Median Age
47.80
Diversity Index
30.60
Low
Cost of Living
120.1
significantly above average
Unemployment
0.0%

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.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,039
Median Age
47.80
Male Population
620
59.7%
Female Population
419
40.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
30.60 Low
White
88.6%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
7.1%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
6.0%
Other Race
4.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$113,421
Mean Household Income
$125,869
Per Capita Income
$48,419
Below Poverty Line
4.0%

This is 51% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$388,800
Median Rent
$1,103
Total Housing Units
473
Occupied Units
374
Vacant Units
99
20.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1992
Owner Occupied
87.4%
Renter Occupied
12.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.4x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 87.4% Renter 12.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 97.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 7.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
621
Employment Rate
100.0%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
61.8%
Carpool
2.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.0%

Cost of Living Index

120.1
significantly above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 51561 is 20.1% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Mills

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
51534 Glenwood 8,874 $93,646
51551 Malvern 1,842 $85,469
51571 Silver city 902 $95,250
51533 Emerson 844 $68,750
51540 Hastings 372 $84,375
51541 Henderson 273 $91,875

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.