51201 Zip Code Profile

51201 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Sheldon, Iowa. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $49,531/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 51201 is $45,015.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 51201 earn an average of $28,423/year. Women earn only $14,796/year.

3,135 people in 51201 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 51201? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 14.6 minutes!

The median age here is 40. There are 3,149 men and 3,044 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 43.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,558 people (out of the 6,193 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,660 homes, and 193 businesses every day. 121 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

51201 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan!) and -96 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,431 feet above sea levell.

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• Paullina Farmers Market
• Primghar Farmers Market

• Sibley Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 6,193
• White Population: 5,888
• Black Population: 44
• Hispanic Population: 348
• Asian Population: 74
• Hawaiian Population: 2
• Indian Population: 20
• Male Population: 3,149
• Female Population: 3,044
• Median Age: 40
• Median Age of Males: 36
• Median Age of Females: 43

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: West North Central
• State: Iowa
• County: O'Brien
• City: Sheldon
• Longitude: -95.8
• Latitude: 43.2
• Elevation: 1,432 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 712

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,999
• Drive alone: 2,416
• Carpool: 379
• Public transit: 45
• Ride bikes or walk: 121


• Average commute time: 14.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 476
•    5 - 9: 1,100
•    10 - 14: 607
•    15 - 19: 244
•    20 - 24: 155
•    25 - 29: 109
•    30 - 34: 101
•    35 - 39: 0
•    40 - 44: 45
•    45 - 59: 50
•    60 - 89: 52
•    90 plus: 60

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $108,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $47,478
• Businesses: 242
• Employees: 3,627
• Annual Payroll: $110,112,000
• Average Family Income: $49,531
• Median Family Income: $35,903
• Average Income for Men: $28,423
• Average Income for Women: $14,796

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 05
• Congressional District Land Area: 18347.0
• Sr Senator: Chuck Grassley (R)
• Jr Senator: Tom Harkin (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 141
• State FIPS Code: 19

• Sheldon Farmers Market

View all schools in Sheldon

Primary Schools

East Elementary School

501 Normal College Ave

Sheldon, IA 51201

(712) 324-4337

Middle Schools

Sheldon Middle School

310 23rd Avenue

Sheldon, IA 51201

(712) 324-4346

High Schools

Sheldon High School

1700 East Fourth Street

Sheldon, IA 51201

(712) 324-2501