51527 ZIP Code, Defiance, IA
51527 is a ZIP code in Defiance, Iowa — mostly in Shelby County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Crawford County. It covers 42 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51530, 51454 and 51446. 362 people live here in 166 households, fewer than in most Iowa ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $64,750, below the Iowa median of $75,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Defiance, IA
- County: Shelby County
- Land area: 42 sq mi
- Population: 362
- Median household income: $64,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 362 |
| Households | 166 |
| Median household income | $64,750 |
| Income per person | $47,289 |
| Median age | 37.4 |
| Homeowners | 88.6% |
| Median home value | $123,400 |
| Median rent | $689 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Broadband internet | 94.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.8% |
| $10–15K | 5.4% |
| $15–25K | 4.8% |
| $25–35K | 10.8% |
| $35–50K | 11.4% |
| $50–75K | 18.1% |
| $75–100K | 9.6% |
| $100–150K | 15.7% |
| $150–200K | 9.0% |
| $200K+ | 13.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.2% |
| 10–19 | 8.5% |
| 20–24 | 0.8% |
| 25–34 | 22.4% |
| 35–44 | 8.8% |
| 45–54 | 5.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65–74 | 21.5% |
| 75+ | 8.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.2% |
| Owned outright | 38.2% |
| Rented | 11.2% |
| Vacant | 2.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.7% |
Businesses in 51527
18 business establishments with 143 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51530 — Earling city, IA (6 mi)
- 51454 — Manilla city, IA (8.1 mi)
- 51446 — Irwin city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 51578 — Westphalia city, IA (8.8 mi)
- 51528 — Buck Grove city, IA (9.7 mi)
- 51520 — Arion city, IA (10.9 mi)
- 51447 — Kirkman city, IA (11.1 mi)
- 51432 — Aspinwall city, IA (11.3 mi)
Areas that include 51527
- Defiance, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Crawford County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Shelby County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Iowa ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 51527, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51527 in?
- 51527 is a Defiance, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51527 in?
- 51527 is mostly in Shelby County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Crawford County.
- What is the population of 51527?
- About 362 people (±101), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 475.
- What is the median household income in 51527?
- $64,750 (±$36,900), 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 51527?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51527 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51527?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51530 (6 mi, Earling), 51454 (8.1 mi, Manilla), 51446 (8.6 mi, Irwin), 51578 (8.8 mi, Westphalia), 51528 (9.7 mi, Buck Grove) and 51520 (10.9 mi, Arion).
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