50243 ZIP Code – Sheldahl, Iowa
50243 is a ZIP code serving Sheldahl, Iowa in Polk County with a population of approximately 382 residents. At $64,375, the median household income here runs near the Iowa average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $154,300 is well below the national average, with 93.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,063 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 92% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 14.0%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. The median age is 37.1, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 50244, 50226, 50124.
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ZIP 50243 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50243 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 382 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $64k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $154k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,063 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.1 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.0% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.0% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50244 – Slater
- 50226 – Polk City
- 50124 – Huxley
- 50134 – Kelley
- 50156 – Madrid
- 50007 – Alleman
- 50109 – Granger
- 50046 – Cambridge
- 50152 – Luther
- 50023 – Ankeny
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50244 | SLATER | 1,900 | $98,542 |
| 50226 | POLK CITY | 7,144 | $144,615 |
| 50124 | HUXLEY | 4,539 | $120,882 |
| 50134 | KELLEY | 915 | $94,023 |
| 50156 | MADRID | 4,644 | $88,661 |