ZIP Code 51561 - Pacific Junction Iowa
Overview
ZIP Code 51561 is located in Pacific Junction Iowa. Portions of 51561 are also in Lyons Township and Plattville Township and Oak Township and Glenwood Township (Mills County) and St. Marys Township. 51561 is entirely within Mills County. Regionally, 51561 is located in the Omaha Area.
ZIP Code 51561 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Pacific Junction |
| Primary County | Mills County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 823 |
| Area Code(s) | 712 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 51561 Map
51561 Demographics
51561 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 51561 is White. The current unemployment level in 51561 is 3.3%.
| Population | 823 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 13 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 495 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $69,276 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $253,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.41% |
51561 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 990 | 91.41% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 8.03% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
51561 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 38 | 4.87% |
| Bachelor Degree | 136 | 17.41% |
| High School Diploma | 293 | 37.52% |
| No High School Diploma | 31 | 3.97% |
| GED or Alternate | 30 | 3.84% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 134 | 17.16% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 5.12% |
| Masters Degree | 52 | 6.66% |
| Professional Degree | 27 | 3.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
51561 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.00229645, -95.80529785 |
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| Cities/Towns in 51561 | |
| Region | Omaha Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 65 Square Miles |
51561 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 47d - Missouri Alluvial Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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