51201 ZIP Code – Sheldon, Iowa
ZIP code 51201 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Sheldon, Iowa, within O'Brien County with a population of approximately 6,278 residents. The median household income is $69,041 — near the Iowa average and near the national average. Median home values of $165,900 are below the national average, with 71.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $639 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 0.6%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate is 15.7%, above the national average. An estimated 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 37.5, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 51244, 51238, 51234.
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ZIP 51201 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 51201 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,278 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $165k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $639 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.1% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 51244 – Matlock
- 51238 – Hospers
- 51234 – Boyden
- 51231 – Archer
- 51232 – Ashton
- 51248 – Sanborn
- 51237 – George
- 51239 – Hull
- 51022 – Granville
- 51003 – Alton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51244 | MATLOCK | 147 | $79,688 |
| 51238 | HOSPERS | 1,401 | $69,432 |
| 51234 | BOYDEN | 1,179 | $87,083 |
| 51231 | ARCHER | 621 | $100,547 |
| 51232 | ASHTON | 774 | $75,313 |