50243 ZIP Code, Sheldahl, IA
50243 is a ZIP code in Sheldahl, Iowa — mostly in Polk County (37% of its land), with smaller parts in Story and Boone counties. It covers 0.8 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 50244, 50226 and 50124. 361 people live here in 129 households, fewer than in most Iowa ZIP codes. With about 450 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (93%). Median household income is $80,938, close to the Iowa median of $75,059; 42% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sheldahl, IA
- County: Polk County
- Land area: 0.8 sq mi
- Population: 361
- Median household income: $80,938
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 361 |
| Households | 129 |
| Median household income | $80,938 |
| Income per person | $30,280 |
| Median age | 36 |
| Homeowners | 93.0% |
| Median home value | $184,700 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 41.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% |
| Broadband internet | 93.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 3.9% |
| $15–25K | 13.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.8% |
| $35–50K | 4.7% |
| $50–75K | 14.0% |
| $75–100K | 34.1% |
| $100–150K | 16.3% |
| $150–200K | 4.7% |
| $200K+ | 1.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.4% |
| 10–19 | 15.2% |
| 20–24 | 2.2% |
| 25–34 | 14.7% |
| 35–44 | 15.5% |
| 45–54 | 13.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.0% |
| 65–74 | 6.1% |
| 75+ | 2.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 54.9% |
| Owned outright | 21.6% |
| Rented | 5.6% |
| Vacant | 17.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.1% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 0.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.3% |
Businesses in 50243
4 business establishments with 19 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 50244 — Slater city, IA (2.5 mi)
- 50226 — Polk City city, IA (4.7 mi)
- 50124 — Huxley city, IA (5 mi)
- 50134 — Kelley city, IA (5.3 mi)
- 50156 — Madrid city, IA (5.9 mi)
- 50007 — Alleman city, IA (6.5 mi)
- 50109 — Granger city, IA (8.4 mi)
- 50046 — Cambridge city, IA (9.3 mi)
Areas that include 50243
- Sheldahl, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Boone County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Polk County ZIP codes — 39 ZIP codes
- Story County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 50243, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 50243 in?
- 50243 is a Sheldahl, IA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Sheldahl.
- What county is 50243 in?
- 50243 is mostly in Polk County (37% of its land), with smaller parts in Story and Boone counties.
- What is the population of 50243?
- About 361 people (±126), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 297.
- What is the median household income in 50243?
- $80,938 (±$15,965), compared with $75,059 for Iowa as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 50243?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 50243 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 50243?
- The closest, measured center to center: 50244 (2.5 mi, Slater), 50226 (4.7 mi, Polk City), 50124 (5 mi, Huxley), 50134 (5.3 mi, Kelley), 50156 (5.9 mi, Madrid) and 50007 (6.5 mi, Alleman).
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