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.

ZIP Code 50243 Data

Population 382
Median Household Income $64,375
Median Home Value $154,300
Median Rent $1,063
Median Age 37.1
Unemployment Rate 14.0%
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%
County Polk County
State Iowa

ZIP 50243 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 50243IA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population3823,29710k
Median Household Income$64k$71k$73k
Median Home Value$154k$153k$258k
Median Rent$1,063$792$1,088
Median Age37.143.643.2
Unemployment Rate14.0%3.1%5.0%
Poverty Rate11.5%9.8%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher24.0%21.9%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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