51537 Zip Code Profile

51537 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Harlan, Iowa. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $51,413/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 51537 is $46,802.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 51537 earn an average of $30,726/year. Women earn only $16,516/year.

3,478 people in 51537 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 51537? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 14.9 minutes!

The median age here is 44. There are 3,180 men and 3,523 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,333 people (out of the 6,703 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,860 homes, and 215 businesses every day. 169 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

51537 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra!) and -95 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,272 feet above sea levell.

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• Atlantic Farmers Market
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• Riverside Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 6,703
• White Population: 6,576
• Black Population: 42
• Hispanic Population: 128
• Asian Population: 48
• Hawaiian Population: 3
• Indian Population: 37
• Male Population: 3,180
• Female Population: 3,523
• Median Age: 44
• Median Age of Males: 43
• Median Age of Females: 46

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: West North Central
• State: Iowa
• County: Shelby
• City: Harlan
• Longitude: -95.3
• Latitude: 41.7
• Elevation: 1,273 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 712

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,243
• Drive alone: 2,701
• Carpool: 339
• Public transit: 8
• Ride bikes or walk: 169


• Average commute time: 14.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 577
•    5 - 9: 1,029
•    10 - 14: 575
•    15 - 19: 335
•    20 - 24: 176
•    25 - 29: 51
•    30 - 34: 121
•    35 - 39: 46
•    40 - 44: 48
•    45 - 59: 76
•    60 - 89: 173
•    90 plus: 36

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $118,900
• Average Annual Household Income: $46,034
• Businesses: 247
• Employees: 3,779
• Annual Payroll: $108,847,000
• Average Family Income: $51,413
• Median Family Income: $38,721
• Average Income for Men: $30,726
• Average Income for Women: $16,516

• 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: 165
• State FIPS Code: 19

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View all schools in Harlan

Primary Schools

New Park Elementary

1003 Tarkington St

Harlan, IA 51537

(712) 755-5903

West Ridge Elementary School

1401 19th St

Harlan, IA 51537

(712) 755-2725

Middle Schools

Harlan Community Middle School

2108 Durant Street

Harlan, IA 51537

(712) 755-3196

High Schools

Harlan Comm Flexible Education Center

2712 12th St

Harlan, IA 51537

(712) 755-2457

Harlan Community High School

2102 Durant

Harlan, IA 51537

(712) 755-3101