51531 ZIP Code – Elk Horn, Iowa
51531 is a ZIP code serving Elk Horn, Iowa in Shelby County with a population of approximately 784 residents. At $59,722, the median household income here runs below the Iowa average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $143,800, well below the national average, with 78.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $600 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 91% single-family (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.6%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.5% is below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 25.2%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 43.0, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 51543, 51552, 51577.
ZIP Code 51531 Data
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ZIP 51531 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 51531 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 784 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $143k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $600 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.0 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.2% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 51543 – Kimballton
- 51552 – Marne
- 51577 – Walnut
- 50042 – Brayton
- 51447 – Kirkman
- 51537 – Harlan
- 50076 – Exira
- 50022 – Atlantic
- 50117 – Hamlin
- 51446 – Irwin
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51543 | KIMBALLTON | 390 | $50,000 |
| 51552 | MARNE | 204 | Not provided |
| 51577 | WALNUT | 1,326 | $62,500 |
| 50042 | BRAYTON | 200 | $76,250 |
| 51447 | KIRKMAN | 152 | $110,417 |