Carter Lake
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Carter Lake is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, with 3,791 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 981 ft (299 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Council Bluffs, 4.9 miles SE.
- 3,791residents (2020 Census)
- 981 ftelevation · 299 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 2,113 / sq mipopulation density
- 51510main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Carter Lake
Carter Lake is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. A suburb of Omaha, Nebraska, it sits surrounding the south and west sides of the region's major airport, Eppley Airfield. It is separated from the rest of Iowa by the Missouri River, effectively making it an exclave. The population was 3,791 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Carter Lake
- Median household income
- $85,349
- Median home value
- $169,400
- Median rent
- $1,323/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Carter Lake had 3,791 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,791 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,113 per sq mi (816 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carter Lake at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,791 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.79 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2885° N, 95.9169° W |
| ZIP codes | 51510, 68110 |
| Official website | cityofcarterlake.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1911215 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carter Lake
- Council Bluffs4.9 mi SE
- Crescent6.1 mi NE
- Omaha, NE7.4 mi W
- Ralston, NE8.8 mi SW
- Weston9.7 mi NE
- Bellevue, NE10.0 mi S
- La Vista, NE10.7 mi SW
- Boys Town, NE11.0 mi W
- Offutt AFB, NE11.6 mi S
- McClelland12.6 mi E
- Fort Calhoun, NE12.9 mi NW
- Papillion, NE13.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Carter Lake
What county is Carter Lake in?
Carter Lake is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
What is the population of Carter Lake, IA?
3,791 people lived in Carter Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carter Lake, IA?
The main ZIP code is 51510. Other ZIP codes: 68110.
What is the elevation of Carter Lake?
981 feet (299 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carter Lake?
Council Bluffs (4.9 mi), Crescent (6.1 mi), Omaha (7.4 mi), Ralston (8.8 mi), Weston (9.7 mi).
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