ZIP Code 51501: Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs in Pottawattamie County, Iowa uses ZIP code 51501. Its reference point is at latitude 41.2324 and longitude -95.8751 (41°13'56.6"N 95°52'30.4"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 51501
Council Bluffs has 3 ZIP codes in our directory, and Pottawattamie County has 19.
Iowa has 1,104 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 68108 in Omaha, about 3.1 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 51501 |
|---|---|
| Place | Council Bluffs |
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| State | Iowa |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 41.2324 |
| Longitude | -95.8751 |
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Map of ZIP Code 51501
Map centred on 41.2324, -95.8751. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Council Bluffs, Iowa
Video: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs History Tour — by ks4isu · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 51501
These 11 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 51501, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 51501, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Carter Lake – 4.6 mi northwest
- Bellevue – 6.7 mi southwest
- Offutt A F B – 8.3 mi south
- Crescent – 9.4 mi north
- Papillion – 9.8 mi southwest
- La Vista – 11 mi west
- Mc Clelland – 11 mi northeast
- Mineola – 11 mi southeast
- Omaha – 11 mi west
- Boys Town – 14 mi west
- Treynor – 14 mi east
- Richfield – 14 mi southwest
Schools Near Council Bluffs
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 51501 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Omaha, Carter Lake and Bellevue widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Council Bluffs are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 51501.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Council Bluffs can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Omaha, Carter Lake and Bellevue.
Shopping and Dining in Council Bluffs
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Council Bluffs are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Council Bluffs, Iowa can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Pottawattamie County along with the name Council Bluffs.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 51501, Omaha lies about 3.1 mi to the west, Carter Lake lies about 4.6 mi to the northwest, Bellevue lies about 5.7 mi to the southwest, Offutt A F B lies about 8.3 mi to the south and Crescent lies about 9.4 mi to the north in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Council Bluffs show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 51501
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Thomas Massie (24722340196) (cropped)”): Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Greetings from Council Bluffs, Iowa - Large Letter Postcard (6404348023)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Council Bluffs History Tour” by ks4isu, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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