ZIP Code 51503: Council Bluffs, Iowa
ZIP code 51503 covers part or all of Council Bluffs in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Its reference point is at latitude 41.2616 and longitude -95.8251 (41°15'41.8"N 95°49'30.4"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 51503
Council Bluffs, IA has 3 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 51503, they include 51501, 51502.
Across Pottawattamie County there are 19 ZIP codes listed, and Iowa has 1,104 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 51501 in Council Bluffs, IA, about 3.3 mi to the southwest.
| ZIP code | 51503 |
|---|---|
| City | Council Bluffs |
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Latitude | 41.2616 |
| Longitude | -95.8251 |
| DMS | 41°15'41.8"N 95°49'30.4"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 51501 (Council Bluffs, 3.3 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 51503
Map centered on 41.2616, -95.8251. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Council Bluffs, IA
Video: Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs History Tour — by ks4isu · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 51503
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 51503, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 51503, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Carter Lake, IA (5.1 mi northwest), Omaha, NE (5.9 mi west) and Crescent, IA (7.1 mi north). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Carter Lake, IA – 5.1 mi northwest
- Omaha, NE – 5.9 mi west
- Crescent, IA – 7.1 mi north
- Mc Clelland, IA – 7.8 mi east
- Bellevue, NE – 8.9 mi southwest
Schools Near Council Bluffs, IA
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 51503 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County.
Searching nearby communities such as Carter Lake and Omaha can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 51503.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Council Bluffs, IA are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 51503.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Council Bluffs, IA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 51503 may also use facilities in nearby Carter Lake, Omaha and Crescent.
Shopping and Dining in Council Bluffs
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 51503 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Council Bluffs, Iowa can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 51503.
To research local history, try searching for Pottawattamie County records and archives along with the name Council Bluffs.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 51503, Carter Lake lies about 5.1 mi to the northwest, Omaha lies about 5.9 mi to the west, Crescent lies about 7.1 mi to the north, Mc Clelland lies about 7.8 mi to the east and Bellevue lies about 8.9 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Council Bluffs show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 51503
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“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.
Photos are shown from their original source under the licenses listed. They were taken near this ZIP code's reference point and may show neighboring areas.
Data for ZIP code 51503 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.