51565 ZIP Code, Portsmouth, IA
51565 is a ZIP code in Portsmouth, Iowa — mostly in Shelby County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Harrison County. It covers 46 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 51562, 51563 and 51570. 516 people live here in 275 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (64% own). Median household income is $103,257, above the Iowa median of $75,059; the median age is 54.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Portsmouth, IA
- County: Shelby County
- Land area: 46 sq mi
- Population: 516
- Median household income: $103,257
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 516 |
| Households | 275 |
| Median household income | $103,257 |
| Income per person | $45,433 |
| Median age | 54.6 |
| Homeowners | 64.0% |
| Median home value | $182,100 |
| Median rent | $833 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 13.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 2.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% |
| Broadband internet | 97.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.2% |
| $10–15K | 0.4% |
| $15–25K | 8.7% |
| $25–35K | 1.1% |
| $35–50K | 5.5% |
| $50–75K | 9.8% |
| $75–100K | 14.5% |
| $100–150K | 53.5% |
| $150–200K | 1.5% |
| $200K+ | 2.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.0% |
| 10–19 | 2.5% |
| 20–24 | 0.6% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 4.5% |
| 45–54 | 21.1% |
| 55–64 | 21.9% |
| 65–74 | 23.6% |
| 75+ | 3.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 52.3% |
| Owned outright | 10.8% |
| Rented | 35.5% |
| Vacant | 1.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 98.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.7% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 51565
13 business establishments with 36 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 51562 — Panama city, IA (5.9 mi)
- 51563 — Persia city, IA (5.9 mi)
- 51570 — Shelby city, IA (8.5 mi)
- 51578 — Westphalia city, IA (8.5 mi)
- 51530 — Earling city, IA (11.1 mi)
- 51537 — Harlan city, IA (11.7 mi)
- 51546 — Logan city, IA (12.5 mi)
- 51579 — Woodbine city, IA (13 mi)
Areas that include 51565
- Portsmouth, IA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Harrison County ZIP codes — 13 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) 51565, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 51565 in?
- 51565 is a Portsmouth, IA mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 51565 in?
- 51565 is mostly in Shelby County (74% of its land), with smaller parts in Harrison County.
- What is the population of 51565?
- About 516 people (±166), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 464.
- What is the median household income in 51565?
- $103,257 (±$8,838), 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 51565?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 51565 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 51565?
- The closest, measured center to center: 51562 (5.9 mi, Panama), 51563 (5.9 mi, Persia), 51570 (8.5 mi, Shelby), 51578 (8.5 mi, Westphalia), 51530 (11.1 mi, Earling) and 51537 (11.7 mi, Harlan).
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