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ZIP Code 51201
Sheldon, IA, O'Brien County
Population
6,430
Land area
115.7sq mi
People per sq mi
56
City
Sheldon
ZIP 51201 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 51201 at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $68,799 a year, 8% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,800 (5% below Iowa) and median rent is $930 a month.
Local data for ZIP 51201
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 51201, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,799
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$197,800
Prices +5.6% in a year
Median rent
$930/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
16.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
243
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,990
$185M annual payroll
PPP loans
$22.79M
559 loans
Campaign donations
$81.27K
13% D, 41% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 51201, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
721
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 51201, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 51201
ZIP codes near 51201
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 51244Matlock | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| 51238Hospers | 7.8 mi | 49.2 |
| 51231Archer | 7.9 mi | 24.2 |
| 51234Boyden | 8.6 mi | 49.8 |
| 51232Ashton | 9.1 mi | 61 |
| 51248Sanborn | 11 mi | 79.1 |
| 51237George | 13 mi | 97.1 |
| 51022Granville | 14 mi | 76.2 |
| 51245Primghar | 15 mi | 77.4 |
| 51003Alton | 15 mi | 54.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 51201?
- ZIP code 51201 is in Sheldon, IA (O'Brien County).
- What county is ZIP code 51201 in?
- ZIP code 51201 is mostly in O'Brien County, Iowa.
- How many people live in ZIP code 51201?
- About 6,430 people live in the 51201 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.