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Westphalia, IA
City in Shelby County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 51578.
Population
117
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,188
ZIP codes
1
Westphalia and its ZIP codes
Westphalia at a glance
- Westphalia is about 21 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Westphalia.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,739
5,531 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,220
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $8,877 per person
PPP loans
$295K
17 loans, 29 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Westphalia, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westphalia, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Westphalia
1 in or overlapping Westphalia. Population shown
Cities near Westphalia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PanamaCity | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| EarlingCity | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| HarlanCity | 5.5 mi | 4.4 |
| KirkmanCity | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| DefianceCity | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| PortsmouthCity | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| TennantCity | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| CorleyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| IrwinCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| PersiaCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Buck GroveCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| DunlapCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| ManillaCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| ShelbyCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Dow CityCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westphalia, IA in?
- Westphalia is in Shelby County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Westphalia, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Westphalia include 51578.
- What is the population of Westphalia, IA?
- About 117 people live in Westphalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westphalia?
- Nearby places include Panama (4.4 mi), Earling (4.6 mi), Harlan (5.5 mi), Kirkman (6.4 mi), Defiance (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023