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Sheldahl, IA
City in Story County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50243.
Population
361
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
447
ZIP codes
1
Sheldahl and its ZIP codes
Sheldahl at a glance
- Sheldahl is about 7.8 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Sheldahl, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Story County. PPP loans are for Sheldahl.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,198
47,004 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $7,915 per person
PPP loans
$77.1K
7 loans, 7 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Sheldahl, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,208
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sheldahl, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Sheldahl
1 in or overlapping Sheldahl. Population shown
Cities near Sheldahl
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SlaterCity | 1.1 mi | 1.9 |
| HuxleyCity | 5.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Polk CityCity | 5.5 mi | 5.6 |
| AllemanCity | 5.6 mi | 2.9 |
| KelleyCity | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| MadridCity | 6.5 mi | 1.2 |
| CambridgeCity | 8.4 mi | 1.3 |
| LutherCity | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| GrangerCity | 9.6 mi | 2.5 |
| ElkhartCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| AnkenyCity | 11 mi | 31.9 |
| JohnstonCity | 11 mi | 19.5 |
| WoodwardCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| AmesCity | 12 mi | 28.2 |
| SaylorvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.8 |
| GrimesCity | 14 mi | 13.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheldahl, IA in?
- Sheldahl is in Story County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Sheldahl, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sheldahl include 50243.
- What is the population of Sheldahl, IA?
- About 361 people live in Sheldahl, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheldahl?
- Nearby places include Slater (1.1 mi), Huxley (5.5 mi), Polk City (5.5 mi), Alleman (5.6 mi), Kelley (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023