51501 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Iowa based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 51501 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 51501 is White. The current unemployment level in 51501 is 3.3%.
| Population | 35,400 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.17% |
| Population Density | 1,352 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,996 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,238 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $403,380 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.71% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 72.82% |
51501 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 30,919 | 83.65% |
| Black | 614 | 1.66% |
| Hispanic | 4,822 | 13.05% |
| Asian | 386 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 193 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 30 | 0.08% |
51501 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,832 | 75.93% |
| Black | 232 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic | 885 | 17.54% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 0.32% |
51501 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,761 | 9.05% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,965 | 10.1% |
| High School Diploma | 7,407 | 38.07% |
| No High School Diploma | 269 | 1.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,851 | 9.51% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,554 | 18.27% |
| Associates Degree | 2,062 | 10.6% |
| Masters Degree | 505 | 2.6% |
| Professional Degree | 76 | 0.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7 | 0.04% |
