51201 ZIP Code, Sheldon, IA
51201 is a ZIP code in Sheldon, Iowa — mostly in Sioux County (49% of its land), with smaller parts in O'Brien and Lyon counties. It covers 116 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51244, 51238 and 51234. 6,430 people live here in 2,550 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $68,799, close to the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sheldon, IA
- County: Sioux County
- Land area: 116 sq mi
- Population: 6,430
- Median household income: $68,799
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,430 |
| Households | 2,550 |
| Median household income | $68,799 |
| Income per person | $34,229 |
| Median age | 37.9 |
| Homeowners | 71.6% |
| Median home value | $197,800 |
| Median rent | $930 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% |
| Broadband internet | 95.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 13.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.5% |
| $10–15K | 4.3% |
| $15–25K | 3.0% |
| $25–35K | 9.2% |
| $35–50K | 12.5% |
| $50–75K | 20.9% |
| $75–100K | 17.6% |
| $100–150K | 17.2% |
| $150–200K | 9.3% |
| $200K+ | 4.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.3% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 14.6% |
| 35–44 | 14.4% |
| 45–54 | 8.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65–74 | 11.3% |
| 75+ | 5.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.1% |
| Owned outright | 27.4% |
| Rented | 24.2% |
| Vacant | 13.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.8% |
| Townhome | 2.6% |
| 2–4 units | 5.1% |
| 5–19 units | 3.9% |
| 20+ units | 7.7% |
| Mobile / other | 4.0% |
Businesses in 51201
243 business establishments with 3,990 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 40
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 36
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 20
- Transportation and Warehousing: 19
- Finance and Insurance: 19
- Construction: 18
- Manufacturing: 18
- Wholesale Trade: 17
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51244 — Matlock city, IA (5.5 mi)
- 51238 — Hospers city, IA (7.6 mi)
- 51234 — Boyden city, IA (7.8 mi)
- 51231 — Archer city, IA (8.2 mi)
- 51232 — Ashton city, IA (8.3 mi)
- 51248 — Sanborn city, IA (10.5 mi)
- 51237 — George city, IA (12.6 mi)
- 51022 — Granville city, IA (14.1 mi)
Areas that include 51201
- Sheldon, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- O'Brien County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Sioux County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Sioux County
- No. 1 of 11: highest median age in Sioux County
- No. 5 of 11: fastest population growth in Sioux County
Mail every home in 51201
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51201, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51201 in?
- 51201 is a Sheldon, IA mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Sheldon; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51201 in?
- 51201 is mostly in Sioux County (49% of its land), with smaller parts in O'Brien and Lyon counties.
- What is the population of 51201?
- About 6,430 people (±256), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,408.
- What is the median household income in 51201?
- $68,799 (±$14,580), 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 51201?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51201 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51201?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51244 (5.5 mi, Matlock), 51238 (7.6 mi, Hospers), 51234 (7.8 mi, Boyden), 51231 (8.2 mi, Archer), 51232 (8.3 mi, Ashton) and 51248 (10.5 mi, Sanborn).
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