51578 ZIP Code – Westphalia, Iowa
Located in Westphalia, Iowa, ZIP code 51578 is a very small ZIP code within Shelby County with a population of approximately 142 residents. The median household income is $103,182 — above the Iowa average and above the national average. Median home values of $93,900 are well below the national average, with 72.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $475 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 67% single-family (decreasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
An estimated 4.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 58.9, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 51530, 51562, 51537.
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ZIP 51578 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 51578 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 142 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $103k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $93k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $475 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 58.9 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.9% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 51530 – Earling
- 51562 – Panama
- 51537 – Harlan
- 51527 – Defiance
- 51565 – Portsmouth
- 51447 – Kirkman
- 51446 – Irwin
- 51570 – Shelby
- 51563 – Persia
- 51454 – Manilla
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51530 | EARLING | 629 | $46,806 |
| 51562 | PANAMA | 486 | $78,958 |
| 51537 | HARLAN | 6,852 | $66,615 |
| 51527 | DEFIANCE | 395 | $71,250 |
| 51565 | PORTSMOUTH | 530 | $95,308 |