51570 ZIP Code – Shelby, Iowa
ZIP code 51570 is a small ZIP code located in Shelby, Iowa, within Shelby County with a population of approximately 974 residents. The median household income is $65,089 — near the Iowa average and near the national average. The median home value of $165,300 is below the national average, with 73.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $860 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.1%, below the national average. An estimated 8.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 17.3%, below the national average. At 36.6, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 51521, 51563, 51553.
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ZIP 51570 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 51570 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 974 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $165k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $860 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.6 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.3% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 51521 – Avoca
- 51563 – Persia
- 51553 – Minden
- 51565 – Portsmouth
- 51536 – Hancock
- 51559 – Neola
- 51537 – Harlan
- 51577 – Walnut
- 51578 – Westphalia
- 51562 – Panama
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51521 | AVOCA | 1,857 | $68,324 |
| 51563 | PERSIA | 737 | $63,548 |
| 51553 | MINDEN | 1,100 | $87,750 |
| 51565 | PORTSMOUTH | 530 | $95,308 |
| 51536 | HANCOCK | 418 | $75,625 |