| City: | Mineola, Iowa |
| County: | Mills County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:58:48 PM |
| Population: | 172 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 712 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.1442, -95.6841 |
| Land Area: | 3.317 sq mi |
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Mineola is a tiny rural community in southwestern Iowa with just 172 residents and 67 households spread across 2.8 square miles of Mills County farmland. This is a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists here, making the post office the sole mail access point for the community.
The Mineola post office maintains 74 PO Boxes, slightly exceeding the number of local households (a 1.10 adoption rate). This means the facility serves not just town residents but also people from surrounding rural areas who rely on this post office for mail access.
Rural Route 1 provides carrier delivery to some addresses, with 37 delivery points documented across roads like Barrus Road and the numbered county roads (250th Street, 260th Street). But for most residents, a PO Box is the standard solution.
Despite its small size, Mineola shows surprisingly high educational and economic indicators. Of adults 25 and older, 50.8% hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Median household income stands at $100,208, well above the national average. Median home values reach $257,100. These numbers suggest an educated, professional population, with 27% working from home.
The median age of 46.7 years indicates an established, middle-aged population. Homeownership dominates: 57 of the 67 occupied homes are owner-occupied (85%).
The town layout follows a traditional grid pattern with classic small-town street names: Main Street, Maple Street, and Elm Street form the core, while numbered streets (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th) and numbered roads (250th, 257th, 260th) extend outward. Three small businesses operate locally, employing 17 people total.
Mineola sits about 13 miles from Omaha, Nebraska's metropolitan edge. The community's profile (small population, high education, strong incomes, high remote work rates) suggests it may serve as a quiet rural enclave for professionals commuting to or telecommuting from the Omaha metro area.
Mail addressed to Mineola must use a PO Box. With no city carrier delivery indicator and PO Box Only Zone status, street addresses aren't valid for USPS delivery in 51554.
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Mineola, IA 51554Traditional small-town street grid with tree-named streets (Maple, Elm) and Main Street at the core, plus numbered county roads extending into rural areas.
ZIP Code 51554 has 172 residents and 67 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 46.7 years, significantly older than the state (38.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.7% male and 45.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.9%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 172Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 167Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 51.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $100,208Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 67Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $257,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.57Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.67Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 167 | 204 | 195 | 157 | 140 | 130 | 178 | 174 | 239 | 220 | 168 | 88 | 167 |
| Decennial Census | 187 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 172 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.7
Male Median Age: 45.5
Female Median Age: 51.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 24 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| White: | 158 | 94.05% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.60% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 3.57% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.79% |
| Total: | 168 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 94 | 54.65% | 45.5 years |
| Females: | 78 | 45.35% | 51.3 years |
| Total: | 172 | 100% | 46.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 167 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 167 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 167 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $100,208, which is far above the state median ($73,147), is up $58,573 (140.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,593. Family households earn a median of $100,938 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $100,938). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,410), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 40.6%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (66.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (39.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,635 | $41,780 | $44,156 | $43,583 | $40,682 | $43,789 | $63,611 | $62,917 | $59,615 | $66,181 | $106,591 | $0 | $100,208 |
| Median Family Income | $37,321 | $60,938 | $63,281 | $63,750 | $0 | $62,083 | $101,477 | $103,500 | $82,788 | $66,181 | $93,654 | $0 | $100,938 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $41,827 | $41,553 | $44,000 | $43,167 | $41,250 | $42,969 | $39,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $37,450 | $40,909 | $43,281 | $42,833 | $41,477 | $43,633 | $42,875 | $40,000 | $41,250 | $55,625 | $28,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $65,500 | $66,518 | $68,529 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 41 | 40.59% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 60 | 59.41% |
| Total: | 101 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 29.27% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 39.02% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 13 | 31.71% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 41 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $257,100, which is markedly greater than the state median ($195,900), is up $168,400 (189.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $146,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($949), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 66.67%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.65%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $88,700 | $85,700 | $82,400 | $84,400 | $90,500 | $97,200 | $107,300 | $112,500 | $110,800 | $127,800 | $125,000 | $138,600 | $257,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 22 | 61.11% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 14 | 38.89% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 36 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 36 | 33.33% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 72 | 66.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 108 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 108 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 108 | 100% |
In 2023, 50.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (30.90%). High school or higher is 88.50%, which is on par with the state rate (93.20%). The uninsured rate is 4.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (58.89%). College enrollment is 17.78%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 11.48% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 10 | 16.39% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 13.11% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 8.20% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 31 | 50.82% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 54 | 88.52% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 31 | 50.82% |
| Private Insurance: | 134 | 73.63% |
| Public Insurance: | 41 | 22.53% |
| No Insurance: | 7 | 3.85% |
| Total: | 182 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 175 | 96.15% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 13 | 14.44% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 53 | 58.89% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 8 | 8.89% |
| College or graduate school: | 16 | 17.78% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 14.44% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 61 | 67.78% |
ZIP Code 51554 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $605,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 89Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $141,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $605,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 51554 is located in Mills County, Iowa, within the Omaha, NE-IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36540) and Iowa's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 972,840 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 51554. It covers 3.317 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Omaha, NE-IASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 36540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 972,840Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.317 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 22756.75 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1952635Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Mineola CDP; IowaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 51554 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.