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ZIP Code 51601

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,562

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 51601

What is the median household income in 51601?
The median household income in 51601 is $59,647 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 51601?
The poverty rate in 51601 is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 51601?
$121,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 51601?
The median gross rent in 51601 is $768 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 51601 residents have a college degree?
19.9% of adults in 51601 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,562
Median Income
$59,647
Median Home Value
$121,300
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,935 (+33.4%) Home Value: +$29,900 (+32.7%) Poverty Rate: +1.8 pp (+18.9%) Bachelor's+: -5.7 pp (-22.3%) Unemployment: +2.0 pp (+50%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,562
Median Age 44.0
Female 48.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.9% White (non-Hisp.) 93.9% Black 0.6% Two or More 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $59,647 ±$11,271
Per Capita Income $71,177
Median Family Income $76,212
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Child Poverty Rate 15.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 21.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 30.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
6.7%
$15–25k
9.6%
$25–35k
10.6%
$35–50k
13.7%
$50–75k
13.5%
$75–100k
16.3%
$100–150k
18.8%
$150–200k
3.8%
$200k+
2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,762
Owner-Occupied 61.3%
Renter-Occupied 38.7%
Vacancy Rate 12.1%
Median Home Value $121,300
Median Gross Rent $768
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
20.5%
$50–100k
16.7%
$100–200k
23.0%
$200–300k
17.7%
$300–500k
7.5%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
17.9%
$500–1k
52.7%
$1–1.5k
18.5%
$1.5–2k
1.5%
$2–2.5k
2.1%
$3.5k+
7.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.0%
1 vehicle
33.2%
2 vehicles
36.9%
3+
21.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
3.1%
5–19 units
1.9%
20+ units
9.6%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
41.0%
1940–1969
9.0%
1970–1999
14.6%
2000–2009
5.2%
2010+
3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 93.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.9%
Graduate Degree 5.5%
Some College / Associate 18.6%
Less Than High School 1.8%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.8%
Unemployment Rate 6.0%
Work from Home 1.1%
Self-Employed 3.4%
Government Workers 14.1%
Private For-Profit 82.5%
Industry
Manufacturing
22.5%
Edu/Health
21.6%
Retail
16.0%
Arts/Entmt.
9.0%
Transportation
5.4%
Public Admin
5.1%
Construction
5.0%
Agriculture
4.8%
Finance
2.8%
Prof. Services
2.4%
Wholesale
1.2%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Production
28.0%
Management
26.7%
Sales
19.5%
Food Prep
16.3%
Construction
9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 16.1 min
Drove Alone 78.4%
Carpool 13.9%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 1.1%
Walked 4.4%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 2,429
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 46.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.7%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
3.9%
20–24
4.1%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
9.0%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
15.1%
85+
6.4%
Under 18: 19.6% Working age (18–64): 80.4% 65 and over: 26.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 85.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
30.0%
Africa
28.8%
Asia
26.3%
Europe
15.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.7%
With a Disability 18.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.1%
Uninsured 4.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.6%
Has a Computer 89.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 83.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023