51601 Zip Code Profile

51601 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Shenandoah, Iowa. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $47,316/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 51601 is $40,991.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 51601 earn an average of $29,693/year. Women earn only $15,043/year.

2,848 people in 51601 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 51601? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 13.1 minutes!

The median age here is 45. There are 2,846 men and 3,179 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 48.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,589 people (out of the 6,025 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,632 homes, and 201 businesses every day. 151 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

51601 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 41 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tirana, Albania!) and -95 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,041 feet above sea levell.

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• Clarinda Farmers Market
• Hillside Farmers Market

• Red Oak Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 6,025
• White Population: 5,893
• Black Population: 52
• Hispanic Population: 214
• Asian Population: 43
• Hawaiian Population: 2
• Indian Population: 48
• Male Population: 2,846
• Female Population: 3,179
• Median Age: 45
• Median Age of Males: 42
• Median Age of Females: 48

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: West North Central
• State: Iowa
• County: Page
• City: Shenandoah
• Longitude: -95.4
• Latitude: 40.8
• Elevation: 1,041 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 712

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,729
• Drive alone: 2,344
• Carpool: 220
• Public transit: 6
• Ride bikes or walk: 151


• Average commute time: 13.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 481
•    5 - 9: 978
•    10 - 14: 527
•    15 - 19: 226
•    20 - 24: 133
•    25 - 29: 77
•    30 - 34: 96
•    35 - 39: 9
•    40 - 44: 54
•    45 - 59: 51
•    60 - 89: 64
•    90 plus: 33

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $77,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $39,946
• Businesses: 195
• Employees: 3,002
• Annual Payroll: $106,835,000
• Average Family Income: $47,316
• Median Family Income: $31,528
• Average Income for Men: $29,693
• Average Income for Women: $15,043

• 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: 145
• State FIPS Code: 19

• Shenandoah Garden City Market

View all schools in Shenandoah

Primary Schools

Shenandoah Elementary School

601 Dr. Creighton Circle

Shenandoah, IA 51601

(712) 246-2520

Middle Schools

Shenandoah Middle School

601 Dr. Creighton Circle

Shenandoah, IA 51601

(712) 246-2520

High Schools

Shenandoah Flexible Education Center

304 W Nishna Rd

Shenandoah, IA 51601

(712) 246-1581

Shenandoah High School

1000 Mustang Dr

Shenandoah, IA 51601

(712) 246-4727